TVA sets Douglas Dam record after Hurricane Helene floods
WEB4 hours ago · The Tennessee Valley Authority is releasing a record amount of water through the spillways and power turbines of Douglas Dam, where the three rivers at the epicenter of flooding in East...
TVA releases water from Douglas Dam, sparking concerns of …
WEB1 day ago · According to KEMA, water levels on the French Broad River downstream from Douglas Dam are expected to rise up to 2.5 feet over the next two to three days. Residents are urged to prepare for potential flooding, and the possibility of evacuation.
Failure of Nolichucky Dam imminent, could cause life-threatening …
WEB1 day ago · Officials said the breach can cause potentially life-threatening flooding as far downstream as Douglas Reservoir, commonly known as Douglas Lake. The Condition Red Warning was issued about an hour after TVA issued a Condition Yellow Warning, which meant the dam was approaching its threshold to withstand excessive floodwater.
Helene kills 64, submerges historic village; hundreds of roads …
WEB1 day ago · There is no longer a potential imminent breach of a Tennessee dam after Hurricane Helene, an official with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said today.
Tennessee flooding: Flood risks continue amid damage from Helene
WEB1 day ago · Hurricane Helene's remnants devastated parts of East Tennessee with dangerous floods and winds that knocked down power lines and trees. The threat is not over, especially in the Great Smoky...
NWS issues Flood Warning for floodgate release near Douglas Dam
WEB1 day ago · The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in Knox and Sevier counties until 8:00 p.m. EDT along the French Broad River from Douglas Dam to a merge with the Tennessee River....
Helene causes Tennessee dam collapse, severe flood risk remains
WEB1 day ago · A major dam in northeast Tennessee collapsed around 7:11 a.m. ET, according to an alert from the National Water Prediction Service at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Helene aftermath: See East Tennessee flooding, dam impacts
WEB1 day ago · East Tennessee continues to be in danger of extreme and dangerous floods after the remnants of Hurricane Helene blew through Friday. Damage also includes down power lines and trees. The threat...
Water Around Tennessee Dam Receding After Heavy Rain From …
WEB1 day ago · The Nolichucky Dam in eastern Tennessee remained intact late Saturday morning after extreme rainfall from Helene caused waters in the area to rise to record levels.
Helene in East Tennessee: Latest updates on flooding, water rescues
WEB2 days ago · The TVA River Forecast Center reported late Sept. 27 that extremely high volumes of water were flowing into eastern tributary reservoirs including Watauga, Douglas and Fontana.
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