‘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.
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
Rain forced the closure of Interstate 40 East in Cocke County at exit 432 as high water from the Pigeon River threatened to overflow onto the interstate, said Tennessee Department of ...
Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after 'catastrophic' dam failure near Tennessee border
High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers has closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues.
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.
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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 ...
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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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I-40 to remain closed in Western NC after flooding washed out portions of the interstate, NCDOT says
The Pigeon River that runs along the gorge on I-40 between Cocke County and Asheville flooded over and raged Friday afternoon. NCDOT confirmed a mudslide at mile marker 3 near the Tennessee ...
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Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after 'catastrophic' Tennessee dam failure
Rain has forced the closure of Interstate 40 East in Cocke County at exit 432 as high water from the Pigeon River threatens to overflow onto the interstate, according Tennessee Department of ...