Great Smoky National Park is receiving many questions regarding the status of the park and surrounding areas. We posted the below update on social media and the park website this evening (Monday 9/30/24) in response to these questions: Wondering whether you should reschedule your trip to the Smokies due to impacts from Hurricane Helene? While…… MORE
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Crews Looking for More than 100 Unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County
Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) More than a hundred people are still missing in two of the hardest-hit areas in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought massive flooding, damaging infrastructure and leaving people stranded. Rescue crews, to include those from Knoxville and Knox County, are assisting the search efforts in Unicoi County, responding…… MORE
Sheriff Identifies Two Killed in Cocke County after Flooding
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Cocke County, TN (WVLT) Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis provided an update on storm damage and deaths Sunday evening. Mathis said the county has suffered two deaths in relation to the flood. Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball later identified those two as Jean and Mike Obrist. During the update, Mathis…… MORE
Sevier County Officials Lifting Some Evacuation Orders Due to Flooding
Local emergency officials Sevier County are decreasing the amount of areas under evacuation orders due to flood waters from the French Broad, Pigeon and Nolichucky Rivers along with Douglas Lake. In the latest update from Sevier County, emergency management officials have coordinated with TVA officials and advised the current release of water will remain the…… MORE
TEMA with an Update Regarding Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Tennessee
KEY HIGHLIGHTS from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s update regarding Hurricane Helene’s impact on Tennessee – Sunday evening September 29, 2024 CURRENT SITUATION While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters, please DO NOT send donations that have not been requested by state or local authorities. Do not self-deploy to disaster areas – this will…… MORE
Greeneville pumping station heavily damaged by flooding, treatment plant pumps turned off(Greeneville Water Commission)
Officials Ask Residents to Conserve Water after Greeneville Pumping Station Damaged by flooding, Treatment Plant Pumps Turned Off
The Chief of Police in Greeneville asking people to conserve water as the pumping station fails and very little is salvageable. The Greeneville Water Commission says its intake structure was enveloped by the Nolichucky River Friday night after the Dam almost failed. Saturday afternoon Officials say the pumps that feed the distribution system were turned…… MORE
Four Confirmed Weather-Related Deaths in Upper East Tennessee
There are four weather related deaths in Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helena. At least 93 deaths have been reported across 6 states. The confirmed deaths are out of Johnson and Unicoi counties. A list of missing people is being compiled by TBI and TEMA, at least 70 people are missing out of Unicoi…… MORE
TDOT with an Update Regarding Flooding and Road Conditions
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says 14 state bridges are closed, five of those are completely destroyed by recent storms caused by Helene. The repair contracts to reconnect affected communities are underway, some will begin as early as tomorrow (Monday). As water levels begin to fall additional issues are being found. TEMA, National Guard and…… MORE
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Cumulus Media Knoxville looking to fill a Trailer with Donations for Those Affected by Flooding in East Tennessee
We are collecting donations for those affected by flooding in East Tennessee with the help of Morristown’s Southern Freight Services, a tractor trailer will be at our station tomorrow (Monday) from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., they need toiletries, bottled water, and dry goods which will be distributed to those in need. Meanwhile, they will…… MORE
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TEMA: Duke Energy says Walters Dam has not failed, evacuation notice still in effect – Governor Lee Surveys Storm Damage – Knox County EMA French Broad Flooding
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT / WOKI) – On Saturday, the Knox County Emergency Management Agency issued an urgent notice to residents in communities along the French Broad River in East Knox County. Officials said flooding is anticipated along the river due to more water being released from Douglas Dam. “The release of water is necessary to…… MORE
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