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TN in Ten 11-6-26: Historic flooding ravages Copperhill

Tennessee · 6h

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Catastrophic flood slams Georgia and Tennessee border

Water rescues and evacuations are underway in North Georgia and southern Tennessee today, after flash flood emergencies, the highest level of flood warning, were issued for the border towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. The National Weather Service says the river crested just above the record set in 1990, reaching a level that qualifies as a catastrophic flood event.

Mccaysville, GA · 1d
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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

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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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Record floods in Georgia turn catastrophic

Georgia · 7h

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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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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 · 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 · 6h

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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 · 4d

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Fall foliage update and the weather behind the change

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — We are well into the fall season and colorful foliage is becoming more noticeable. Many areas across Middle Tennessee are seeing some yellows and oranges showing up in leaves, while parts of the Cumberland Plateau are already showing reds and purples. The latest foliage map...

Tennessee · 2d

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First Alert Weather Day: Tracking wind and scattered downpours

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Cold front brings scattered rain with a few embedded storms and gusty winds to the region today. WEDNESDAY: A cold front will slowly move into the area, with scattered downpours working into the forecast. By late morning, a bit more coverage arrives across the Cumberland Plateau, then pushes eastward throughout the afternoon. A few strong to severe storms can’t be ruled out, especially during the afternoon and evening. Gusty winds and brief heavy downpours are our main impacts today.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

WVLT

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Spencer's First Alert Forecast

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Knoxville Heats Up to 79 Before Midweek Storms Crash the Party

Knoxville gets one more almost-summer day Tuesday, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing to around 79 degrees before the weather takes a sharp turn. Rain, thunderstorms and a much soggier forecast move in Wednesday, making today the best window for outdoor plans. Warm Tuesday Gives Way To Cloudy Night. Tuesday...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Tracking a midweek cold front

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Election day is looking beautiful ahead of a midweek cold front. ELECTION DAY: Mostly sunny becoming partly cloudy by the afternoon. Highs will continue to soar well into the 70s with winds starting to pick up during the afternoon and evening, especially in higher terrain. WEDNESDAY:...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Loudon fire crews contain nearly 10-acre wildland fire

The Loudon Fire Department says crews believe they have contained a nearly 10-acre wildland fire that reached flame heights of about 24 inches.

Loudon, TN · 4d

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Tracking another system on the way

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After a dreary finish to the weekend, gradual clearing is on the way. MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning hours followed by peaks of sun in the afternoon. Highs will in the low 70s. TUESDAY: Mostly clear skies are expected on Tuesday with a high of...

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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Overnight Earthquake Shakes Eastern Tennessee Near Knoxville

Another earthquake has rattled eastern Tennessee, this time near the town of Huntsville, about 10 miles southwest of Knoxville. According to USGS, the relatively weak magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck from a depth of 14.4 km at 1:54 am. There were no reports of damage or injury. 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.

Knoxville, TN · 7d

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TVA urges preparedness as winter months begin to arrive

With Halloween behind us, rain falling in the area and the time change happening all right on top of each other, peoples’ thought will undoubtedly turn to colder nights and the holidays, and the Tennessee Valley Authority is urging people to be ready for those nights now. Speaking with...

Tennessee Valley, TN · 5d

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Knoxville’s Soggy Sunday Sets Up Sunny 79-Degree Rebound

Knoxville started Sunday with light rain, but the day should stay more damp than dramatic. Clouds will dominate, with a high near 67 and only a slight chance of additional showers. Rain chances are higher Sunday night than during the day, with rain decreasing overnight. The low should settle near...

Knoxville, TN · 5d

WVLT

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Cloudy with rain lingering tonight

Knoxville, TN · 5d