Flash flooding forces state of emergency in north Georgia

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

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

Flash flooding in north Georgia prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville on Thursday, with flash flood warnings issued in several other cities including Chatsworth, Ellijay and Blue Ridge. Emergency personnel manning boats conducted more than 30 water rescues, according to McCaysville police Chief Michael Earley.

Earley said water in some areas downtown reached 6 to 7 feet high. The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency reported that numerous residents still needed to be evacuated, including some in areas that emergency crews were unable to access due to flooding and dangerous conditions. Residents were advised to stay off the roads.

The Toccoa River crested at 17.73 feet as of 8 a.m. Thursday, just short of the record height. Heavy rains battered the region Wednesday night as powerful storms rolled into north Georgia. 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.WISTV · 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.Live5News · 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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