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Catastrophic flooding leads to closure of cities in Georgia, Tennessee

The Ocoee River rose to a record 18 feet.

Georgia · 2d

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TVA warns dangerous river conditions could continue for days after North Georgia flooding

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is warning residents along the Toccoa/ Ocoee River that dangerous conditions could persist for several days as floodwaters begin to recede following catastrophic flooding in North Georgia. TVA crews are managing water releases across the river system, with flows at Blue Ridge...

Copperhill, TN · 1d
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Businesses at a loss after floodwaters again devastate Copperhill and McCaysville

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — Just months after flooding devastated Copperhill, Tennessee, and neighboring McCaysville, Georgia, business owners are again facing major damage after the Ocoee River rose and flooded parts of the two downtown areas. Kelly Carter, the owner of Yellowbird Coffee Shop in Copperhill, says the latest flooding was...

Copperhill, TN · 2d
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Priceville church collecting supplies for flood cleanup in Georgia, Tennessee

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Priceville Church of Christ is collecting supplies for a disaster relief team that plans to help communities affected by flooding in McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. Minister Erick Chaney said the team plans to leave Monday to assess the damage, deliver supplies and help with...

Copperhill, TN · 1d
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State activates Level 4 emergency operations as southeast Tennessee flooding closes roads, causing issues

Tennessee emergency officials have activated the State Emergency Operations Center to Level 4 as flooding affects Polk County and communities along the Tennessee-Georgia border. Why It Matters. Floodwater has closed roads and bridges, prompted school closures and restricted access to McCaysville, Georgia. TEMA said that flooding was expected to continue...

Polk County, TN · 2d

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Woman swept away by north Georgia floodwaters identified

Murray County Medical Examiner’s office identified the driver as Julie Barrs, 56, of Ellijay.

Murray County, GA · 1d

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Flooding washes out bridge, closes roads across Gilmer County

Dangerous floodwaters tore through Gilmer County, washing out roads, destroying culverts and collapsing a bridge. Heavy rainfall from Wednesday night damaged at least 18 roadway locations across the county, leaving hidden erosion hazards under pavement. County repair crews and emergency personnel are working to assess widespread damage while officials urge...

Gilmer County, GA · 1d

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Historic rainfall brought 1,000-year rain event to Blue Ridge

The cleanup continues across North Georgia after a historic rainfall event dumped more than 11 inches of rain in parts of the mountains, washing out roads and triggering significant flooding. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says some of the rainfall totals from Wednesday night into Thursday morning reached levels rarely seen in the region. “Wednesday night into Thursday morning, an historic rainfall event producing 100 and even 1,000-year rainfall totals,” Monahan said. One of the most extreme totals was recorded just northwest of Blue Ridge, where more than 11 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period. “This particular total at 11 inches is what we call a thousand-year rain event,” Monahan said. RELATED STORIES: Families grapple with catastrophic flash flooding, losing homes and what comes next Flooding leaves widespread road damage across Gilmer County McCaysville residents recall frightening flash flood and rescue: “I thought, ‘Oh my Lord’” Why McCaysville saw major flooding again That doesn’t mean an event like this happens exactly once every 1,000 years. Instead, it describes the probability of receiving that much rain during a certain period. Monahan said an 11-inch, 24-hour rainfall total in Blue Ridge has about a 0.1% chance of occurring

Gilmer County, GA · 1d

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97 rescued in Fannin County following devastating floods

North Georgia flood recovery operations in Fannin County reached 97 confirmed water rescues following catastrophic regional flooding. Clean drinking water distribution continues behind McCaysville City Hall while municipal crews work around the clock to restore the damaged public water system. Recovery teams across the Twin Cities of McCaysville and Copperhill...

Fannin County, GA · 20h

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‘Don’t remember it every being this high’: Gilmer, Fannin counties wring out from floods

A swollen Cherry Log Creek in Gilmer County caused damage and threatened homes overnight.

Gilmer County, GA · 2d

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TVA warns dangerous river conditions could continue for days after North Georgia flooding

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is warning residents along the Toccoa/ Ocoee River that dangerous conditions could persist for several days as floodwaters begin to recede following catastrophic flooding in North Georgia. TVA crews are managing water releases across the river system, with flows at Blue Ridge...

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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Families grapple with catastrophic flash flooding, losing homes and what comes next

A state of emergency has been issued for Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties following the flash flood emergency that hit the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Fannin County, GA · 1d

Insurance Journal

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Flooding Inundates North Georgia but Few Had Flood Coverage, Agents Say

Insurance agents in north Georgia are reporting widespread damage after record flooding hit the area Thursday, Nov. 5. “It’s devastating. I have cried and prayed and cried and prayed,” said an agent who answered the phone at Appalachian Insurance Services in Blue Ridge, Georgia, near the Tennessee line.

Blue Ridge, GA · 1d

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1 dead in Georgia-Tennessee flooding, State of Emergency declared

Murray County, GA · 22h

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Copperhill couple escapes home as 6 feet of floodwater rushes inside

Tommy and Sandra Edwards escaped their Copperhill, Tennessee, home with their dog after floodwaters rose approximately 6 feet inside early Thursday. The retired couple, who have lived along Fightingtown Creek for more than a decade, said they had never experienced flooding this severe. The flood destroyed belongings and three motorcycles,...

Copperhill, TN · 2d

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Driver killed in flooding during North Georgia storms

One woman has died in Wednesday night's massive storms after the floodwaters swept away their vehicle, officials say.

Murray County, GA · 1d

CBS News

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Record floods in Georgia turn catastrophic

Georgia · 1d

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Georgia Weather Update: 1,000-Year Rainfall Event Dumps 11 Inches

More than 11 inches of rain near Blue Ridge exceeded NOAA's 1,000-year rainfall benchmark.

Fannin County, GA · 2d

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More than 11 inches of rain triggers record river flooding along Georgia/Tennessee border

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WLOS) — More than 11 inches of rain fell in parts of north Georgia Wednesday night into Thursday morning, sending the Ocoee River in Copperhill, Tennessee, to a record crest of 18.05 feet, surpassing the previous record of 17.8 feet. According to the National Weather Service (NWS)...

Copperhill, TN · 2d

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Flood warnings cover four northern counties

Torrential downpours dumping nearly 5 inches of rain triggered severe flash flood warnings across Murray, Fannin, Gilmer and Towns counties, washing out mountain roadways along Route 76.

Gilmer County, GA · 3d