The flooding has caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure in the affected areas. A propane tank explosion in McCaysville injured a firefighter, and six buildings caught fire, likely due to lightning strikes. The Rogers Creek Bridge in Tennessee has been closed after being struck by a large structure dislodged by the floodwaters. Residents in McCaysville and Copperhill have been evacuated, and both cities have declared states of emergency. The situation is being described as the worst flooding event since 1990.