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 Tennessee National Guard, coordinated evacuations and established supply distribution sites. Residents in Copperhill are under a mandatory water conservation notice as officials work to manage the aftermath of the severe weather event.