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'Catastrophic Flood Event' Prompts Rescues, Evacuations in Parts of Tennessee, Georgia
Officials said the river topped the previous 1990 mark and left multiple homes flooded, with water rescues underway and several residents still trapped.
- On Thursday morning, the Ocoee and Toccoa rivers crested just above 1990 records in McCaysville and Copperhill, triggering what the National Weather Service called a "catastrophic flood event."
- Slow-Moving storms dumped 3 to 6 inches of rain across North Georgia, with isolated spots receiving over 8 inches, equating to a 1-in-200-year rainfall event with a 0.5% annual chance.
- Emergency management reported "widespread flooding, with multiple homes flooded and some completely surrounded by water," forcing evacuations on West Tennessee Avenue and East Tennessee Avenue in Fannin County.
- McCaysville police chief Michael Earley closed the city until further notice and urged residents: "DO NOT DELAY YOUR EVACUATION. LEAVE THE AREA NOW," citing numerous residents still trapped.
- Dangerous river flooding will remain a threat throughout the day in Georgia and Tennessee despite rain ending, though no additional downpours are expected through the weekend.
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'Catastrophic flood event’ hits Georgia and Tennessee, water rescues and evacuations underway
Homes are flooded and water rescues and evacuations are in progress as flash flood emergencies — the highest level of flood warning — impact North Georgia and southern Tennessee.
·Raleigh, United States
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