News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Rivers overflow in North Carolina
SUMMARY: In North Carolina, heavy rains from Hurricane Helen have caused severe flooding, particularly in the mountains and around Winston-Salem, with water levels surpassing building roofs. Residents report unprecedented flooding, prompting emergency officials near Charlotte to advise evacuations along a major river system. A power company is managing a dam to redirect rainwater between lakes as shelters are set up for displaced individuals. For ongoing updates on Helen’s impact, visit wkrn.com and utilize the WKRN weather app to receive important alerts directly on your phone this weekend.
North Carolina saw a lot of rainfall in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Bill Lee issues executive order due flooding from Hurricane Helene
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen has caused severe devastation as it transitions into a tropical depression, affecting areas from Florida to Tennessee. The storm has submerged roads, leaving many residents without power and in need of rescue. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has issued an executive order for disaster relief. In East Tennessee, significant flooding has led to road closures, particularly on I-40, and rescue operations were conducted at a hospital in Unicoi County where over 50 patients and staff were trapped. The National Guard has joined efforts to assist the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in rescue efforts.
Flooding from Hurricane Helene has severely impacted parts of East Tennessee, with Middle Tennessee seeing rain and wind.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
How the TVA is monitoring lake and river levels across East Tennessee
SUMMARY: Rising river and lake levels in East Tennessee are causing concerns, according to TVA officials. While the Tennessee River levels are slightly elevated but manageable, other areas are experiencing significant increases due to recent rain. TVA is managing these levels by holding back water in tributaries and is now releasing it into the river to prevent overflow. Lakes such as Douglas, Watagua, Cherokee, and South Holston are rising above their normal summer pools and are expected to continue doing so throughout the weekend. Residents can monitor local water levels through the TVA app.
According to the Tennessee Valley Authority, they hold water back in their tributaries to keep it out of the main river during flooding.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Weakening Helene still punching across the South | Georgia
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene, now downgraded to a tropical storm, made landfall in Florida and is creating severe weather across the Southeast, including tornadoes, heavy rain, and damaging winds. Significant damage has been reported in North Carolina, and two fatalities occurred in Georgia and Florida due to storm-related incidents. Over 1 million people are without power in Florida, with additional outages in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Flash flooding has been reported in Atlanta, prompting evacuations, while Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has deployed 1,500 National Guard troops for assistance. Tornado watches remain in effect across parts of the region.
The post Weakening Helene still punching across the South | Georgia appeared first on www.thecentersquare.com
-
Mississippi Today6 days ago
On this day in 1927
-
Mississippi Today4 days ago
โGoon Squadโ victimsโ attorneys demand censure and removal of Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey
-
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed3 days ago
Senators push increased legislative oversight of VA | Tennessee
-
Mississippi News Video2 days ago
Wynndale Steakhouse up for sale
-
Mississippi Today2 days ago
Attorney General Merrick Garland calls Goon Squadโs acts โa betrayal of their community, a betrayal of their professionโย
-
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed3 days ago
Caddo Parish School Board hires new superintendent with three-year deal | Louisiana
-
News from the South - Texas News Feed7 days ago
Texas oil and gas jobs show three months of jobs growth | Texas
-
Our Mississippi Home7 days ago
Take Your Tailgating Skills to the Next Level With These Tips