McCaysville Copperhill flooding: River tops 1990 record as rescues continue

Points more than one outlet reported

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