McCaysville Copperhill flooding: River tops 1990 record as rescues continue

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1. ✓Overnight thunderstorms caused flooding in the two townsKinumpirma nang hiwalay · 5 outlet
2. Water rescues were reported in affected areas5 outlet
3. Significant flooding was reported in the affected areas3 outlet
4. River gauge recorded a crest around 18 feet3 outlet
5. Officials reported more than 30 water rescues3 outlet
6. McCaysville water treatment shutdown and boil-water advisory3 outlet
7. Widespread catastrophic flash flooding was ongoing2 outlet
8. People remained trapped as rescuers worked2 outlet
9. Flash Flood Emergency issued for Fannin and Gilmer counties2 outlet
10. Residents were trapped as swift-water teams worked2 outlet
11. Homes and businesses were under several feet of water2 outlet
12. Evacuations were underway in the flooded area2 outlet
13. Historic flooding followed overnight rain2 outlet
14. McCaysville closed and ordered residents to evacuate2 outlet
15. ✓Flash Flood Warning extended for parts of Fannin and Gilmer countiesKinumpirma nang hiwalay · 2 outlet
16. Life-threatening flash flooding was ongoing or expected2 outlet
17. River flooding expected to continue after rainfall2 outlet
18. Additional rainfall possible2 outlet
19. The river dropped below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.2 outlet
20. The main flash flood warning was set to remain in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday.2 outlet
21. The report said rain had ended across northern Georgia and southern Tennessee and no additional dow…2 outlet