Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after 'catastrophic …
WEB1 day ago · Updated Fri, September 27, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT · 2 min read. Officials in Cocke County have urged all of downtown Newport to evacuate immediately as the Waterville Dam has "suffered a catastrophic ...
Cocke County expecting evacuations after flooding | wthr.com
WEB1 day ago · A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Cocke County until 4 p.m. Friday. Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis urged people near the rivers to relocate immediately, saying the situation was "changing by the minute." A shelter is open at the Newport Community Center at 433 Prospect Avenue. Team Farrell at 4925 Hooper Highway in Cosby said it …
Evacuation order given for Downtown Newport - wuot.org
WEB1 day ago · Published September 27, 2024 at 3:52 PM EDT. Cocke County officials have issued an urgent evacuation order for all residents in downtown Newport following the "catastrophic failure" of the Waterville Dam. The order comes as the Pigeon and French Broad rivers continue to swell from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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WEB13 hrs ago. COCKE COUNTY — Tourism in Cocke County increased slightly in 2023, according to state reports. Data released by Tourism Economics and the Tenn… News. Charges pending after 4-vehicle crash injures two. …
Tennessee's Waterville Dam suffers "catastrophic failure": What we …
WEB1 day ago · Residents of Newport, Tennessee, have been ordered to evacuate the town "immediately" as heavy rainfall and flash flooding stemming from Hurricane Helene makes its way north. Cocke County Mayor ...
‘CATASTROPHIC FAILURE’ | Waterville Dam Fails, Cocke County …
WEB2 days ago · Posted on September 27, 2024. (Story courtesy of WVLT News) Cocke County, TN (WVLT) – Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis has ordered anyone in downtown Newport to evacuate immediately, adding that Walters Dam, also known as Waterville Dam, has failed. “THE WATERVILLE DAM HAS SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE,” Mathis posted to Facebook.
Downtown Newport ordered to evacuate after Waterville Dam …
WEBNEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis is urging people to “relocate immediately” if they are near water and to not drive into water. At 2:56 p.m., Mathis said that the ...
Cocke County, Newport residents evacuate after record …
WEB1 day ago · Cocke County resident Levi Webb returns to his home on Friday, Sep. 27, 2024 near Groundhog Creek to rescue his dog, after being previously evacuated on Friday morning due to dangerous flood waters. Record rainfall in the area in the wake of Hurricane Helene brought rivers and creeks up to levels not seen in over 125 years.
Evacuations expected in Cocke County due to flooding
WEBN EWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency shared that evacuations are expected for those affected by flooding along the Pigeon and French Broad Rivers. The EMA is ...
Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising
WEB1 day ago · The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) has stated, "Evacuations are expected for those near the Pigeon and French Broad rivers," and recommends staying with family or friends, but ...
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