LIVE UPDATES: Flash Flood Warning extended in Fannin County

Heavy rainfall overnight and into early Thursday morning resulted in a Catastrophic Flash Flood Warning for some north Georgia counties.

Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said early on Thursday that the warning, issued for Fannin and Gilmer counties, came after the area received between five and six inches of rain, just over a few hours.

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Earlier in the morning, Nitz reported rain was falling at 1.5 to 2.5 inches per hour, as of 1:20 a.m. in Fannin and Gilmer counties.

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LIVE UPDATES ON NORTH GEORGIA FLOODING

5:20 a.m. State of Emergency declared in McCaysville

The City of McCaysville officially declared a State of Emergency due to ongoing severe flooding and dangerous conditions throughout the community.

Police Chief Michael Earley said access to the city is restricted for the safety of citizens, emergency responders and the general public.

Effective immediately, McCaysville is closed to all unauthorized personnel.

5:10 a.m. Flash Flood Warning extended for Fannin County

The Flash Flood Warning in effect for four Georgia counties has been extended for one of them.

Fannin County will remain under the Flash Flood Warning until 8:15 a.m.

5 a.m. Considerable Flash Flood Warning issued for Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties.

Nitz said a CONSIDERABLE Flash Flood Warning was issued for Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties until 7 a.m.

The update from the Severe Weather Team 2 Chief said between 3-6 inches of rain had fallen.

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