Catastrophic flooding leads to closure of cities in Georgia, Tennessee
Summary
Overnight rainfall of 6 to 9 inches caused catastrophic flooding in McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. The Ocoee River reached a record height of 18.05 feet, and both cities closed and ordered residents to evacuate and stay away.Key Facts
- The flooding followed 6 to 9 inches of rain overnight.
- The Ocoee River rose to 18.05 feet, a record level.
- The previous record crest was 17.8 feet, set on Feb. 16, 1990.
- The river is typically about 2.5 feet on a normal day.
- McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, closed their cities.
- Both cities ordered residents to evacuate and stay out.
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