How Helene's path created destruction in East Tennessee – and why reservoirs mattered
When the hurricane hit Western North Carolina and East Tennessee as a tropical storm Sept. 26-27, it caused a deadly interaction between the Appalachian mountains, small tributary streams and major rivers. Reservoirs made a life-or-death different in some ...
Governor Lee surveys flood damage in East Tennessee
"Many have lost everything, but we also saw churches and non-profits and neighbors stepping up and helping their neighbors clean up," Governor Bill Lee said.
6 dead, 100 missing in East Tennessee after disastrous flooding
Six people are dead and 100 are missing in East Tennessee after catastrophic flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene triggers deadly East Tennessee floods: What to know about the aftermath
TVA's system of dams along the Tennessee River and its tributaries has been tested by record flooding from Hurricane Helene, which drenched Western North Carolina and East Tennessee as a tropical storm , washing out interstate lanes and trapping residents as small streams in the Great Smoky Mountains suddenly became raging rivers.
Road closures surge after historic East Tennessee flooding
Several roads in East Tennessee closed after floods swept across the eastern portion of the state during the weekend. Multiple counties were impacted with road closures including Cocke, Greene, Washington,
How many people are missing in East Tennessee after flooding? 2 deaths confirmed
"We do expect this number to change," spokesperson Myron Hughes of the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency said Sunday.
TEMA: Here's the current number of missing people in East Tennessee
Cocke County initially reported many missing people as well, but has since said everyone was accounted for, according to Mayor Rob Mathis.
Who is in charge of East Tennessee Hurricane Helene flood response?
Hundreds of workers and thousands of volunteers working to search, rescue and clean up. But who is giving orders?
6 News partners with the East Tennessee Foundation to help those impacted by flooding
With everyone looking for how they can help East Tennessee during this time of need, 6 News has teamed up with the East Tennessee Foundation to help area communities recover from Hurricane Helene.
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As waters recede in East Tennessee, officials turn to the long recovery road ahead
A map from the Tennessee Department of Transportation shows road closures and compromised bridges in East Tennessee.
East Tennessee man, dog found dead days after launching boat into Nolichucky River, TWRA says
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said a man who launched a boat into the Nolichucky River ...
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East Tennessee State vs. Chattanooga Football Prediction & Game Preview - Oct. 5
SoCon opponents meet when the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (3-2) and the Chattanooga Mocs (1-3) square off on Saturday ...
Eight ‘weather-related’ deaths confirmed in East Tennessee, officials say
Officials said the Nolichucky River is believed to have swelled about 30 feet, which caused widespread destruction of ...
TDEC issues mandatory water conservation order for several East Tennessee utilities
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced a mandatory water conservation order for nine ...
‘I just need closure’: Responders continue search for missing father in East Tennessee
One of the many people still unaccounted for in East Tennessee is a father of two and a husband of more than three decades.
Multiple arrests made after reported looting in East Tennessee
An East Tennessee sheriff has announced the arrests of eight men for alleged looting in a flood-ravaged area over the weekend ...
Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern U.S. states
Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, California’s new IVF law and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter After hitting ...