VIDEO: Watch: Tennessee dam narrowly avoids failure after heavy …
Sep 28, 2024 · Waves of raging river water were seen crashing over the Nolichucky Dam in Tennessee as authorities feared its imminent breach on Friday. The Tennessee Valley Authority said the breach could cause potentially life-threatening flooding downstream.
Biden, FEMA approve Emergency Declaration for Tennessee after flood …
Sep 28, 2024 · TENNESSEE (WJHL) — President Joe Biden approved an Emergency Declaration for Tennessee to receive aid from FEMA on Saturday following Friday’s devastating flood event. A news release from...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee
Sep 28, 2024 · WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene beginning Sept. 26 and continuing.
Why did East Tennessee flood warnings seem too late during …
Oct 7, 2024 · Residents in border counties did not get a wireless alert of emergency flash flooding until mid-morning on Sept. 27, when the flooding was already underway.
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Flood rescue efforts continue as Biden approves emergency for Tennessee
Sep 28, 2024 · President Joe Biden has approved federal disaster assistance for Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene, the Federal...
Tennessee's Waterville Dam 'Breached' as Evacuation Continues
Sep 27, 2024 · Residents of a town in eastern Tennessee have been urged to evacuate immediately after the Watervill Dam... Vehicles drive along a flooded street as Hurricane Helene churns offshore on Thursday...
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted to Additional Tennessee …
Oct 9, 2024 · Tennessee experienced severe flooding from Hurricane Helene. This weather event has claimed seventeen lives and left significant damage across Northeast Tennessee. Resources and updates for survivors can be found on the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s dedicated Helene webpage.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted to Counties Recovering From ...
Oct 2, 2024 · On September 26, Tennessee began to be impacted by heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in most areas of Northeast Tennessee. Due to the extensive precipitation, as of October 2, this weather event has claimed nine lives and left significant damage in …
Tennessee Town Hit By Flash Flood Emergency
May 22, 2024 · A Tennessee town was hit hard and fast by floodwaters just hours after facing a tornado warning. Here’s a look at how the scene played out.