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City of McCaysville issues State of Emergency after heavy flooding
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· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The flooding was caused by drainage issues related to the ongoing State Highway 5 road construction, rather than the river.
The City of McCaysville has issued a State of Emergency due to heavy flooding in the downtown area. The flooding was caused by drainage issues related to the ongoing State Highway 5 road construction, rather than the river. Numerous businesses and properties have been affected, including those along the Riverwalk.
The McCaysville Police Department and Post Office are among the flooded locations. Further details on the situation are available from local news sources, including WSB-TV, which has released a statement from McCaysville Public Safety Director Michael Earley on the declaration of a State of Emergency.
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Category: safety Published: August 2, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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