Border Towns Flooded: Record Waters Swallow Homes in Georgia‑Tennessee Region
A sudden thunderstorm on Thursday caused catastrophic flooding, prompting emergency declarations and mass rescues.
For many voters this shows how a single thunderstorm can unleash record flooding overnight in twin towns straddling the Georgia‑Tennessee border, submerging buildings to their rooflines and turning Thursday into a disaster day.
Critics of lax local planning will note that Georgia's governor felt compelled to declare a state of emergency in at least four counties on Thursday, underscoring the severity of the dangerous flooding.
Emergency responders rescued dozens of people from homes and roads in Tennessee, a heroic effort reported by Skyler Henry and forecasted by Rob Marciano, highlighting the strain on local services when nature turns violent.
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CBS News
Catastrophic flooding in Georgia, Tennessee
Georgia's governor declared a state of emergency in at least four counties on Thursday due to dangerous flooding. Tennessee was also hit hard, with dozens of people rescued from homes and roads. Skyler Henry reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
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Heavy rains flood towns, dozens rescued on Georgia-Tennessee border
Thunderstorms caused record flooding overnight in twin towns straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border, submerging some buildings to their rooflines on Thursday as emergency responders rescued dozens of people.
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Watch: Dangerous flooding hits Georgia, Tennessee
Torrential rain hammered Georgia and Tennessee overnight, triggering catastrophic flooding in certain areas. Videos show the floods, damage and rescue efforts.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Catastrophic flooding occurred in Georgia and Tennessee.
- The flooding happened on Thursday.
- Georgia's governor declared a state of emergency in at least four counties on Thursday due to dangerous flooding.
- Tennessee was also hit hard by flooding.
- Dozens of people were rescued from homes and roads in Tennessee.
- Thunderstorms caused record flooding overnight in twin towns straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border.
- Flooding submerged some buildings to their rooflines in the twin towns on Thursday.
- Emergency responders rescued dozens of people.
- Skyler Henry reported on the flooding.
- Rob Marciano provided the forecast.
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