North Georgia begins cleanup after historic flooding leaves widespread damage
One person has died and more than 50 people were rescued by boat in Fannin County after overnight storms brought widespread flooding into Thursday morning.
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Floodwaters prompt rescues along Georgia-Tennessee border
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in north Georgia and southern Tennessee on Nov. 5, with homes flooded and evacuations underway, WCVB reported. WGAU said thunderstorms led to record flooding in two towns on the state line, while KTRE reported a state of emergency, more than 30 water rescues and school closures in north Georgia. AOL.com said the number of people affected was not immediately clear; the reports do not give a confirmed total of evacuees.
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- Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C.theprogress.com · 17:57 UTC, 10 November 2026
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