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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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Video shows flooded McCaysville as crews struggle to reach residents

Rescue crews are moving through downtown McCaysville on rafts as floodwaters surround buildings, including the police station and post office, in video showing the effects of Thursday's flooding.

Mccaysville, GA · 1d

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Floodwaters damage downtown McCaysville businesses, including family-owned grocery store

MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Floodwaters damaged businesses across downtown McCaysville, including IGA Hometown Foods, which Edward Vest’s family has owned for nearly 25 years, and Toccoa River Outfitters, owned by Benjamin Bruce. The floodwaters severely damaged Vest’s store and swept through his family’s legacy.

Mccaysville, GA · 17h

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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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Grassy Creek Road closed at Rogers Creek Bridge in Copperhill due to flooding and debris

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The Polk County Road Department has closed Grassy Creek Road at the Rogers Creek Bridge in the Copperhill area because of flooding and a debris strike. Officials said a large structure broke free from its foundation and struck the bridge. Smaller floating debris also continues to hit the bridge as floodwaters move through the area.

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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Copperhill closes city amid flooding, urges public to stay away from downtown

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The City of Copperhill has closed the city due to flooding, urging residents and visitors to stay away from downtown and areas along the Toccoa and Ocoee rivers. City officials are asking people not to travel into town to view floodwaters so emergency crews can keep...

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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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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Fannin County mudslides trigger urgent warnings

Catastrophic flash flooding and mountain mudslides triggered a particularly dangerous situation warning across Fannin and Gilmer counties late Wednesday, trapping water inside homes along Busy Head Road and threatening mountain routes along Highway 76.

Gilmer County, GA · 1d

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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

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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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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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‘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

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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

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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