Flash flooding triggers evacuations, rescues in North Georgia

Flash flooding prompts rescues, evacuations in North Georgia

Water rescues, evacuations underway as ‘catastrophic flood event’ hits North Georgia and southern Tennessee

By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — 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. The flash flood emergencies are in effect for McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, on the Georgia-Tennessee border. Record flooding

Flash flooding triggers evacuations, rescues in North Georgia

Emergency evacuations are underway in McCaysville, where rapidly rising floodwaters have trapped residents in homes and vehicles.

Georgia Flood Emergency: McCaysville, GA Closed Until Further Notice

McCAYSVILLE, GA – Severe flooding has prompted officials in the North Georgia city of McCaysville to declare a state of emergency and close the entire city to unauthorized entry, with dangerous condit

Flooding, mudslides trigger rescues in North Georgia mountains - Now Georgia

Flooding, mudslides trigger rescues in North Georgia mountains BLUE RIDGE, Ga. — Emergency crews are rescuing stranded residents after heavy rain triggered life-threatening flooding and mudslides in Fannin and Gilmer counties early Thursday. Fannin County officials say numerous residents need to be evacuated, including some in areas emergency crews cannot reach…