Dozens Rescued In U.S. Southeast After Severe Flooding

Widespread flooding across parts of the Southeast has prompted rescue operations. Over three dozen people have had to be rescued in McCaysville, Georgia after water surged into multiple homes and businesses. Flooding also caused a propane tank to catch fire and explode outside a business in the city. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said a multi-agency and multi-state response is underway. Polk County, Tennessee has also been hit hard by torrential rain that hit the region. Five to eight inches of rain is believed to have fallen over just 12 hours.