UPDATE — Thursday, November 5, 7:57 AM CT: The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has extended this Flash Flood Warning for north central Fannin County until 11:00 AM EST. Emergency management reports significant flooding in and around McCaysville, and flooding impacts will continue even though no additional rain is expected. The Flash Flood Emergency for McCaysville remains in effect. Move to higher ground now.

UPDATE — Thursday, November 5, 5:39 AM CT: The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has extended this Flash Flood Warning for north central Fannin County until 9:00 AM EST. The Flash Flood Emergency for McCaysville remains in effect. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen in McCaysville, and flash flooding is already occurring, though no additional rainfall is expected.

McCaysville, Georgia — The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a flash flood warning for north central Fannin County in north Georgia, and it carries a flash flood emergency for McCaysville. The warning runs until 8:15 AM Eastern time.

WHAT IS HAPPENING:

Doppler radar and automated rain gauges showed thunderstorms dropping heavy rain over McCaysville early this morning. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen across the area, and flash flooding is already happening. The Weather Service says no additional rainfall is expected, but flooding impacts will continue through the morning.

LOCAL IMPACTS:

The Weather Service calls this a particularly dangerous situation and says the flooding is life threatening. Low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses in north central Fannin County are at risk. Mainly rural areas of north central Fannin County will see flash flooding.

WHAT TO DO:

If you see water rising around you, get to higher ground immediately.

• Do not try to travel unless you are fleeing a flooded area or are under an evacuation order.

• - Never drive through flooded roads. Turn around, do not drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles

• Source: National Weather Service, Peachtree City, Georgia — November 5, 2026.