Flash flooding prompts state of emergency in north Georgia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:55 · Archive

Flash flooding in north Georgia prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville, with emergency crews conducting more than 30 water rescues.

Flash flooding prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville, Georgia, on Thursday after heavy rains and powerful storms battered the region Wednesday night. Emergency personnel manning boats conducted more than 30 water rescues. The Toccoa River crested at 17.73 feet, just shy of the record height. Water in some areas downtown reached 6 to 7 feet high.

Flash flood warnings were issued for several cities in north Georgia including Chatsworth, Ellijay and Blue Ridge until 7 a.m. The National Weather Service put McCaysville under a flash flood emergency until 9 a.m. The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency advised residents to stay off the roads due to dangerous floodwaters.

McCaysville police Chief Michael Earley said he had never seen flooding of this severity. The agency reported that numerous residents still needed to be evacuated, including some in areas that emergency crews were currently unable to access or reach due to flooding and dangerous conditions. Fannin and Gilmer counties cancelled school because of the 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.WBTV · 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.WECT · 5 Nov, 13:15

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

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