Heavy rain causes catastrophic flooding in Georgia-Tennessee border region

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Severe storms brought 6 to 9 inches of rain overnight to the Georgia-Tennessee border area, causing catastrophic flash flooding and prompting dozens of rescues. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings urging residents to seek higher ground as hazardous conditions complicated evacuation and rescue efforts.
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Catastrophic flooding leads to closure of cities in Georgia, Tennessee (opens ABC News in a new tab)
Two cities in Tennessee and Georgia are experiencing catastrophic flooding after 6 to 9 inches of rain fell overnight.
Heavy rains bring flash flooding to Georgia-Tennessee border area (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
National Weather Service issues flood warning: ‘Seek higher ground now!’ Severe storms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to communities across the Georgia-Tennessee border area late on Wednesday and into Thursday morning that forced dozens of rescues,…


