Flash flooding hit two cities along the Georgia-Tennessee border on Thursday after overnight rain, prompting emergency declarations in some counties in both states.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for four counties—Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, and Union—to support response efforts after the flash floods.
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The agency said 13 swift-water rescue teams were deployed to assist with rescue operations. People were urged to avoid unnecessary travel as some roads remain flooded and damaged.
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saidon Thursday that the state emergency operations center in Nashville remained activated at a Level 4 to support flash flood response efforts.
Flash flooding predominantly hit the city of Copperhill, Tennessee, after 8 to 10 inches of rain fell overnight across parts of the watershed that drains into Polk County, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority. The Ocoee River crested at a record 18.05 feet before falling below action stage at 11 a.m. on Thursday, it stated.
saidemergency service coordinators will monitor the situation and are ready to assist local jurisdictions with respons...