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AccuWeather reports that up to 10 inches of overnight rain pushed the Toccoa River near McCaysville, Georgia, to a record 18.05 feet, topping the 17.8 feet set in 1990. A University of Georgia station in Blue Ridge measured 11.19 inches in about five hours. McCaysville declared a local state of emergency and closed access roads, while Georgia's governor declared one for four counties. Tennessee officials counted at least 68 rescues near Copperhill, and the Tennessee National Guard helped from the air. The report also covers rainfall totals and the dry forecast.

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00:00A foot of rain in one night sent a Georgia river to a record height.
00:03The Takoa River rose more than 15 feet overnight, reaching 18.05 feet.
00:09That passes the old record of 17.8 feet, set in February 1990.
00:14Up to 10 inches fell around McKaysville, Georgia, on November 5th.
00:18A weather station in Blue Ridge measured 11 twined 19 inches in about five hours.
00:24McKaysville declared a local state of emergency and closed access roads.
00:28Officials ordered people on two streets to evacuate.
00:31Crews carried out boat and aerial rescues.
00:33And one Swiftwater team rescued 11 people and two dogs.
00:37Across the border, Tennessee officials counted at least 68 rescues near Copper Hill.
00:42Georgia's governor declared a state of emergency for four counties.
00:47Forecasters say the flooded areas should dry out through the weekend.
00:50Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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