Video shows McCaysville streets underwater as crews work to reach stranded residents

Rescue crews are moving through downtown McCaysville on rafts as floodwaters surround buildings, including the police station and post office. Video of Thursday's flooding shows water covering downtown streets and surrounding buildings as emergency crews work to reach stranded residents. The flooding followed heavy overnight rainfall. The National Weather Service reported between 3 and 5 inches of rain in the area and declared a flash flood emergency for McCaysville, warning of life-threatening conditions.Officials said some residents remained in areas rescue crews could not safely reach. Multiple agencies are assisting with evacuations, and a Georgia State Patrol helicopter was placed on standby for aerial rescues if needed."Please do not let the rain stopping give you a false sense of security," officials warned. "Floodwaters remain extremely dangerous, and conditions can continue to worsen even after the rain has stopped." CBS News Atlanta