Water rescues, evacuations underway as ‘catastrophic flood event’ hits North Georgia and southern Tennessee
- On Thursday, record-breaking flash flooding submerged parts of North Georgia, forcing emergency evacuations in McCaysville as the Toccoa River crested above its 1990 high point.
- Torrential overnight storms dropped over 8 inches of rain in isolated spots, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a "catastrophic" flash flood warning for the region.
- McCaysville Public Safety Director and Police Chief Michael Earley declared a state of emergency, closing the city to unauthorized personnel as emergency crews rescued at least 30 people.
- Rising floodwaters trapped residents in vehicles and homes, forcing closure of major access points including River Road and Blue Ridge Drive as officials warned, "DO NOT DELAY YOUR EVACUATION."
- Although the rain ended, dangerous river flooding remains a threat throughout Thursday, with the City Council focusing on recovery efforts for displaced families and damaged local businesses.
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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.
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 is ongoing
Water rescues, evacuations underway as 'catastrophic flood event' hits North Georgia and southern Tennessee
(CNN) — Homes are flooded and water rescues and evacuations are in progress as flash flood emergencies \u2014 the highest level of flood warning \u2014 impact North Georgia and southern Tennessee.
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