20 Rescued in River Flood

Torrential rain triggered flash flood emergencies early Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, flooding McCaysville and Copperhill. The Toccoa and Ocoee rivers reached major flood stage, with the Toccoa cresting at a record level above 18 feet after 5–8 inches of rain fell in 12 hours. At least 20 people were rescued, evacuations were ordered, and a propane tank outside a McCaysville business caught fire and exploded as a multi-agency response began.

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