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Copperhill
Polk County, Tennessee
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UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted in Copperhill, still in effect in McCaysville
Copperhill Utilities lifted the boil-water advisory for Copperhill on November 9 after flooding disrupted the local water system. The advisory remains in effect in neighboring McCaysville, where water service has…
Copperhill store owner says flooding destroyed home and $600,000 in merchandise
A Copperhill store owner is facing total loss after severe storms and flooding destroyed her home and business. Jenni Martin, owner of Oak and Oar Interiors, estimates over $600,000 in merchandise was lost in the…
Owner of Copperhill salon loses home, business to floodwaters
Alana Locke, owner of Volume Salon in Copperhill, lost both her home and business following severe flooding in North Georgia. County officials report that over 42 businesses were damaged in the area. Locke, who lacked…
TN business owner: ‘The entire town went down’ after catastrophic flooding
Business owners in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia, are grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding that devastated their communities. Local entrepreneurs Sarah Berry and Katina Yeoman…
40+ homes and businesses impacted by emergency flash flooding in Tennessee
Emergency flash flooding in Copperhill, Tennessee, has impacted over 45 homes and 42 businesses, prompting a massive community recovery effort. Nearby Tellico Plains is coordinating donations of water, cleaning…
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Copperhill, McCaysville flood cleanup begins after 68 rescued
Cleanup efforts are underway in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia, following historic flash flooding from the Ocoee River. The event, which saw water levels reach a record 18 feet after heavy rainfall…
Status of Copperhill, McCaysville after floodwaters ripped through both towns
Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia, are recovering from severe flooding after receiving 11 inches of rain. Emergency crews rescued over 80 people, and a state of emergency has been declared in Polk County…
Fundraisers Begin For Those Who "Lost Everything" In Ocoee River Flood
Communities in Copperhill and McCaysville are organizing multiple GoFundMe fundraisers to support residents and small businesses devastated by historic flooding. The disaster has destroyed homes, vehicles, and…
‘We don’t even have shoes on our feet’: Copperhill family rescued by boat in flood
A Copperhill family was rescued by boat after the Ocoee River reached a record 18.05 feet due to severe flash flooding. The state has activated its Emergency Operations Center, with crews performing 68 rescues across…
Gov. Lee, state officials respond to historic TN flooding
Historic flash flooding has submerged communities along the Tennessee-Georgia state line, prompting extensive air and water rescues. The Ocoee River crested at a record 18.05 feet in Copperhill, surpassing the 1990…
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State reports nearly 70 rescues as southeast Tennessee responds to severe flooding. Here’s what we know
Tennessee emergency teams have completed 68 rescues following severe flash flooding in Polk County. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reported that 8 to 10 inches of rain fell overnight, causing the Ocoee River…
68 rescued after record flooding hits Polk County
Record flash flooding in Polk County, Tennessee, has led to the rescue of at least 68 people. Heavy rainfall caused the Ocoee River to reach a record crest, prompting a state of emergency. Emergency crews, including the…
Copperhill couple escapes home as 6 feet of floodwater rushes inside
A retired couple in Copperhill, Tennessee, narrowly escaped their home early Thursday after severe flooding caused water levels to rise six feet inside the residence. The flood, which impacted communities along the…
State activates Level 4 emergency operations as aerial rescues underway due to flash flooding in southeast Tennessee
Tennessee emergency officials have activated Level 4 operations in response to severe flash flooding in Polk County. Aerial rescue operations are underway as floodwaters have closed roads and bridges, impacting…
Copperhill closed due to flooding in Polk County as Ocoee River reaches record overflow
The town of Copperhill in Polk County has been closed due to severe flooding as the Ocoee River reached record overflow levels. Local authorities have implemented emergency measures to ensure public safety as rising…
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Aerial rescues underway due to flash flooding in southeast Tennessee. Here’s what we know
Aerial rescue operations are underway in southeast Tennessee following severe flash flooding in Polk County. The Ocoee River crested at a record 18.05 feet, prompting the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to…
Numerous roads closed in Copperhill, McCaysville due to severe flooding
Severe flooding following over eight inches of rainfall has forced the closure of Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia. Numerous roads and bridges are impassable due to structural damage and high water…