McCaysville Copperhill flooding: River tops 1990 record as rescues continue

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