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Flash Flood Emergency along Georgia-Tennessee border as river rises to record level
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Key Points:
- Torrential rain caused Flash Flood Emergencies in Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, leading to widespread flooding in McCaysville, GA, and Copperhill, TN.
- Authorities issued evacuation orders, conducted swiftwater rescues for at least 20 people, and established emergency shelters due to rising floodwaters.
- The Toccoa and Ocoee Rivers reached record flood levels after 5-8 inches of rain fell within 12 hours, causing significant damage including multiple fires and a propane tank explosion.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a coordinated multi-agency and multi-state response to address the flooding crisis.
- The City of Copperhill was closed, and Polk County schools canceled classes as officials urged residents to avoid flood-affected areas.
