McCaysville Copperhill flooding: River tops 1990 record as rescues continue

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