'Catastrophic flood event' prompts rescues, evacuations in parts of Tennessee, Georgia
Eric Thompson
Eric Thompson
Reporter · Shadyside, PA
With a master's degree in Education Journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Eric Thompson has spent 4 years covering the education system in Pittsburgh. His prior experience includes stints at local education-focused publications where he reported on policy changes and community concerns surrounding schools.
More from Eric →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM · 1 min read
Homes are flooded and water rescues and evacuations are in progress as flash flood emergencies — the highest level of flood warning — impact North Georgia and southern Tennessee.