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'Catastrophic flood event' prompts evacuations in parts of Tennessee, Georgia

Homes are flooded and water rescues and evacuations are in progress as flash flood emergencies — the highest level of flood warning — impact North Georgia and southern Tennessee.

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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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