00:00More than 14 inches of rain fell in parts of Georgia, and a river broke a record that had
00:05stood since 1990. In McKaysville, floodwater swept through streets, forcing evacuations
00:11and cutting off roads. The Takwa River reached 1805 feet, topping its previous record of 17.8
00:18feet. In nearby Tennessee, officials reported 68 rescues after 8 to 10 inches of rain.
00:24Georgia crews also rescued dozens of people, using boats to reach areas cut off by fast-moving
00:30water. By Thursday afternoon, the river had receded, but serious risks remained. Flood damage,
00:37unsafe roads, and water system problems continued, including a boil water advisory in McKaysville.
00:43Officials urged people to avoid flooded roads and follow local instructions. The disaster shows how
00:49quickly intense rainfall can turn mountain streams into dangerous floodwaters.
00:52Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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