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Record floods in Georgia turn catastrophic

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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 · 1d
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Earthquake Reported in Grundy County

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was reported near Beersheba Springs, in Grundy County, on Monday morning, November 2, 2026. The reported depth was approximately 9.8 miles beneath the surface. The earthquake took place yesterday morning at 7:54. Lucky Knott. Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked...

Grundy County, TN · 3d
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WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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McCaysville residents recall frightening flash flood and rescue: “I thought, ‘Oh my Lord’”

People who had to be evacuated by boat during a massive flash flood say it was frightening and heart-pounding trying to get to safety.

Mccaysville, GA · 1d

ABC News

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Catastrophic flooding leads to closure of cities in Georgia, Tennessee

The Ocoee River rose to a record 18 feet.

Georgia · 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 · 1d

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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 · 23h

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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 · 6h

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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 · 3h

Fox Weather

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Intense rain triggers Flash Flood Emergency at Tennessee-Georgia border as cross-country storm shifts east

Torrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, along the state line early Thursday after storms fired along the southern end of a massive cross-country storm that will move into the East Coast through the day.

Polk County, TN · 1d

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Lightning strike temporarily closes Chattanooga wood recycling center

CHATTANOOGA — The City of Chattanooga says a lightning strike has temporarily disrupted operations at its Wood Recycling Center on North Hawthorne Street. The Department of Public Works has suspended standard processing operations and closed the facility to all external and commercial customers. Residential brush disposal remains available, but...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Another Earthquake Strikes Tennessee, Between Nashville, Knoxville, & Chattanooga

Another earthquake struck central Tennessee today, adding to the growing number of earthquakes impacting the state in recent weeks and months. According to USGS, the earthquake struck at 8:54 am this morning near the town of Beersheba Springs, located almost in the middle of Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The earthquake was relatively weak and was rated as a magnitude 2.5 event; it struck from a depth of 15.8 km. While some did report they felt shaking to USGS, there were no reports of any damage or injuries. Today’s earthquake adds to the growing sum of earthquakes Tennessee has had in recent months where the overall volume of earthquakes there appears to be increasing.

Chattanooga, TN · 3d

WBKO

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Dangerous flooding impacts many on the Tennessee - Georgia state line

Tennessee · 21h

WJBF

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57 people rescued from flood waters in North Georgia

UPDATE | 12:28 pm – Here’s the most recent update from Fannin County EMA: We have some good news to report! Floodwaters are beginning to recede across the county. We have a preliminary count of 57 people rescued by swift water rescue teams overnight. A total of 13 swift water rescue teams utilizing 9 boats […]

Fannin County, GA · 1d

11Alive

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North Georgia digs out after historic flooding

Georgia · 1d

Country Herald

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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 · 12h

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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 · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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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 · 1d

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Gilmer County tracks 6 inches of rain, triggers warnings

At least 6 inches of rain fell across the Gilmer County and Fannin County line in three hours, triggering catastrophic flash flooding in mountain communities while secondary downpours funneled more runoff into the area.

Gilmer County, GA · 1d