November 2026 Flooding Resources

Our hearts are with our communities as we once again face the devastating effects of flooding throughout McCaysville, the Copper Basin, and surrounding areas. During difficult times like these, we are reminded of the strength, resilience, and compassion that make our communities so special. We are thinking of everyone affected and are here to help however we can.

Here are some important updates for Fannin County and The Copper Basin residents, shop owners and visitors.

This page was last updated - 11/6/2026 10:00 a.m.

Shelter:

The Fannin County Recreational Department is open as shelter to those displaced.

Community Resources:

  • The City of McCaysville would like to inform all customers served by the McCaysville water system that it will begin distributing water tomorrow, Friday, November 6, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you would like to volunteer to distribute water, click here to sign up.
  • Water Distribution Information:
    * Location: Building located behind McCaysville City Hall
    * Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
    * Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    * Who: Customers served by the City of McCaysville water system
  • Fannin County Family Connection resource center is available to assist with:
    • Food and essential supplies
    • Showers and personal hygiene needs
    • Laundry facilities
    • Connections, community resources, and additional support.
  • Double Take Thrift Store is offering free clothing for all flood victims
  • Humane Society of Blue Ridge has dog and cat food and other pet supplies available for anyone impacted by the flooding who needs a little extra help caring for their animals and is also able to offer short-term temporary boarding for a limited number of cats whose families have been displaced. At this time, they're unable to offer boarding for dogs, as they're taking in dogs to their max capacity from Fannin County Animal Control after their facility was impacted by the flooding.
  • Evolutionary K9 has offered to help with dog boarding for those who need help.
  • Ocoee Street Church of Christ is offering flood relief aid. Sunday, November 8 from 2-8:00 p.m. and Monday, November 9 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. They will have food, water, clothing & shoes, bed sheets and more essential items. House & Yard cleanup available for affected families. Call for assistance. (706) 889-9657. All services are free of charge. 661 Ocoee St., Copperhill, Tn.

How you can help:

  • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to volunteer to help with clean up, please park at the McCaysville Post Office and sign in at City Hall. Shop owners need help!
  • If anyone would like to make monetary donations, you can donate to the City of McCaysville or the McCaysville Police Department. You can drop off cash/check donations directly at McCaysville City Hall or the main Chamber office behind CVS on Friday, November 6th, or at the downtown Blue Ridge office at 282 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, Friday - Sunday.
  • A trailer to help collect donations needed for McCaysville and Copperhill has been donated by Three Rivers Junk Removal and is located at the main Chamber office, 152 Orvin Lance Drive, Blue Ridge. Please feel free to drop off your donations of bottled water, toiletries, hygiene supplies (soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant), baby wipes, personal wipes, new socks, and blankets. The trailer is open during our business hours of 8:30-5:00 today and tomorrow. We'll update for next week.
  • The Blue Ridge Community Theater is accepting donations. There are tubs to place donations outside, or you can bring them in the lobby.
  • St. Antony's Catholic Church is accepting donations.
  • The McCaysville 1st Baptist Church is accepting donations.
  • 34th Degree Wine Merchant is accepting food donations for Fannin Co. Family Connection.
  • The Ridge Community Church has established a relief fund to help those affected by the flooding. They are accepting donations.
  • Donations of Bottled water, Toothbrushes and toothpaste, Hygiene supplies of all kinds (soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, etc.), Baby wipes and personal wipes, New socks, Blankets, Grocery store gift cards are being accepted at both Gilmer Chamber Locations - 696 First Ave., East Ellijay, GA 30540, & Downtown Welcome Center: 10 Broad St, Ellijay, GA 30540 as well as BEAU-tiful Creations Fun Art Studio in Ellijay, 9 S Side Square, Ste. D, Ellijay, GA 30540.
  • Friday, November 6, from 10 AM – 2 PM, Sweet & Southern Collective will be collecting donations at the store to help provide hot meals and essential supplies for residents of the McCaysville Housing Authority apartments.They’re also collecting: Bottled water, drinks and easy-to-eat foods, Ensure and Boost for our elderly neighbors, Toilet paper, paper towels and hygiene products, Diapers, wipes and feminine products, Cleaning supplies and trash bags, New socks, underwear, blankets and towels
  • RE/MAX Town & Country is accepting donations. 322 West Main St., Blue Ridge.

Road Closures:

  • Bullen Gap to entrance of Mountain Tops
  • Highway 60 North is closed at Stop Sign in Mineral Bluff (Dollar General)
  • State Route 5 at West Tennessee Avenue
  • Bushy Head Road only accessible by Hwy. 2, Cashes Valley, one lane
  • State St.
  • West Davis

County Offices Closed:

Thursday, November 5:

Fannin County Health Department, WIC Services, and County Environmental Health Office
Fannin County Courthouse
Fannin County Animal Control

Friday, November 6:
Fannin County Animal Control

Park Closures

Thursday, November 5

  • Ocoee River State Park

Blue Ridge Stores/Restaurants Closed

Friday, November 6:

  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Currently on a Boil Water Advisory:

The City of McCaysville

Resources for Small Businesses

SBA Disaster Relief

Disaster Response and Recovery - U.S. Chamber Foundation

Artist and Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)

Below is a link to report any damages sustained to residential and commercial structures from the flash flooding event that occurred in McCaysville and surrounding areas on 11/4 - 11/5. THIS REPORT IS ONLY FOR DAMAGE TRACKING PURPOSES. This data goes directly to Fannin County EMA https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/fanninGA/request.html