Flash flooding prompts 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 and more than 30 water rescues on Thursday.

Flash flooding in north Georgia prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville on Thursday, with emergency crews conducting more than 30 water rescues using boats. McCaysville police Chief Michael Earley said water in some areas downtown reached 6 to 7 feet high. He stated: 'I've never seen flooding like this in my life.' Heavy rains battered the region Wednesday night as powerful storms rolled into north Georgia.

The Toccoa River crested at 17.73 feet as of 8 a.m. Thursday, just shy of the record height. Flash flood warnings were issued for Chatsworth, Ellijay and Blue Ridge until 7 a.m., while McCaysville remained under flash flood emergency until 9 a.m. The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency advised residents to stay off the roads due to dangerous floodwaters.

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. Earley appealed for assistance, saying: 'Anybody who's willing to help, we're asking for help.' 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.WBAY · 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.WSAW · 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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