Flash flooding along the Ocoee River forces evacuations - Chattanooga Times Free Press
About 150 first responders rescued residents as more than 10 inches of rain flooded homes, businesses and roads, officials said.
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State of emergency declared as at least 80 rescued amid Flash Flood Emergency along Georgia-Tennessee border
Torrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, along the state line early Thursday after storms fired within the southern end of a massive cross-country storm.
A series of thunderstorms caused record overnight flooding in two twin locations on both sides of the Georgia-Tennes border, and on Thursday some buildings submerged to the height of their roofs, while emergency teams rescued dozens of people.
GOV. LEE CALLS FOR PRAYERS AS POLK COUNTY BATTERS UNDER SEVERE FLOODING FROM OCOEE RIVER
Severe overnight rainfall totaling six hours has triggered major flooding along the Ocoee River, heavily impacting Polk County in southeastern Tennessee and neighboring northern Georgia. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown reported that the torrential downpour originated across far northern Georgia, swelling the Ocoee River to dangerous levels. Forecasters warn that flood conditions are […]
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