‘There’s never been a flood like this’ | Cocke County officials provide update on flooding
Officials said the city hall and police department were “incapacitated” due to flooding in downtown Newport.
Evacuations, major damage reported after catastrophic flooding in Cocke County
The East Tennessee city of Newport was left underwater following extreme flooding from the Pigeon River. Helene’s trail of destruction and record-breaking floods could rank among the costliest storms in U.S. history.
NC dam no longer at risk of failing, Flash Flood Warning caused by dam canceled for Cocke County
The mayor of Cocke County declared a state of emergency, and the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning.
Walters Dam Over Pigeon River Suffers 'Catastrophic Failure' In Cocke County, Videos Surface
The Mayor of Cocke County in North Carolina said Friday that the Waterville dam, also known as Walters dam, built on the Pigeon River in North Carolina, suffered 'catastrophic damage' as a result of the flood caused by Hurricane Helene.
Tennessee floods: Pigeon River overflows in Cocke County
The Pigeon River overflows in Cocke County after heavy rain from Tropical Storm Helene Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after false alarm over 'catastrophic' dam failure
High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues in East Tennessee.
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US: I-40 East Catastrophically Closed as Pigeon River Ravages Cocke County
United States - In an unprecedented event that has left local authorities reeling, Interstate 40 East has been completely ...
Newport neighbors say community is coming together in the aftermath of historic flooding
Much of the flooding affected neighbors along the Pigeon and French Broad Rivers. NEWPORT, Tennessee — Some Cocke County ...
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Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising Floodwaters From Hurricane Helene's Aftermath
Cocke County residents are evacuating due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters open for those in need.
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LIVE UPDATES: East Tennessee is devastated by Helene - get county-by-county updates
Broadway in Newport. This is the old Ingles parking lot. Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis said the utility is "building a ...
I-40 to remain closed in Western NC after flooding washed out portions of the interstate, NCDOT says
NCDOT said the Pigeon River raged Friday along I-40, creating dangerous conditions and causing mudslides in the gorge that caused major damage to the interstate.
TEMA: Duke Energy says Walters Dam has not failed, evacuation notice still in effect
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is claiming that Walters Dam, otherwise known as Waterville Dam, has not failed. TEMA is citing the dam’s owner, Duke Energy. It ...