Flash flooding prompts state of emergency in north Georgia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:41 · Archive

Flash flooding in McCaysville, Georgia, has prompted a state of emergency and more than 30 water rescues.

Flash flooding in north Georgia has prompted a state of emergency declaration in McCaysville and flash flood warnings in Chatsworth, Ellijay and Blue Ridge. Emergency personnel manning boats conducted more than 30 water rescues on Thursday.

McCaysville police Chief Michael Earley described the flooding as unprecedented. "I've never seen flooding like this in my life," he said. Water in some downtown areas reached 6 to 7 feet high. The Toccoa River crested at 17.73 feet, just shy of the record height.

The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency advised residents to stay off roads due to dangerous floodwaters and said numerous residents remained in need of evacuation, including some in areas emergency crews were unable to reach due to flooding and dangerous conditions. Heavy rains battered the region Wednesday night as powerful storms rolled through north Georgia. Fannin and Gilmer counties canceled school because of widespread storm damage.

How it is being reported

• Flooding prompts state of emergency in Georgia as crews conduct more than 30 rescuesFlooding across north Georgia prompted a state of emergency, more than 30 water rescues and evacuation efforts in affected communities.KNOE · 5 Nov, 13:15
• Flooding prompts state of emergency in Georgia as crews conduct more than 30 rescuesFlooding across north Georgia prompted a state of emergency, more than 30 water rescues and evacuation efforts in affected communities.WAFB · 5 Nov, 13:15

In this story: McCaysville · Georgia · Chatsworth · Ellijay · Blue Ridge · Michael Earley · Toccoa River · Fannin County Emergency Management Agency

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