The facts
The Associated Press reported at least one death in Murray County after overnight flooding in north Georgia and nearby Tennessee. [1]
Georgia Public Broadcasting reported about 100 water rescues, the vast majority in Fannin County, and said McCaysville residents lacked tap water and electricity on Friday. [2]
The National Weather Service’s local storm report records a 18.05-foot Toccoa river gauge level, a record, and reports two to three feet of water around an intersection in McCaysville. [3]
Georgia issued an emergency order covering four counties and restricted access in affected areas; the opened reports did not establish when normal services would return. [1][2]
Still unconfirmed
- The final death and injury toll remains unknown.
- The causes and timing of the water and power service restoration in McCaysville were not established in the opened reports.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 7 Nov 2026, 02:20 UTC.
- Flooding in Georgia and Tennessee kills 1, prompts dozens of water rescues
The Associated Press · Reporting · 6 Nov 2026
Opened AP report on the flash floods, rescue response, death reported in Murray County and emergency access restrictions.
- Devastating cleanup efforts are underway in McCaysville after deadly overnight flooding
Georgia Public Broadcasting · Reporting · 6 Nov 2026
Opened local public-radio reporting on rescue totals, service disruptions and the emergency declaration.
- Local Storm Reports: Atlanta, Georgia
National Weather Service · Primary source
Opened the NWS local storm report documenting McCaysville water depth and the record Toccoa gauge level.