Nolichucky Dam, Hurricane Helene and Tennessee
Hurricane Helene flooding photos in Tennessee of Erwin, Nolichucky Dam and more
Here's a look at Tennessee and North Carolina communities affected by the storm, as captured by USA TODAY Network photojournalists.
Tennessee flooding map shows towns, dams and rivers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Douglas Dam was spilling a record amount of water, 450,000 gallons a second. The Nolichucky Dam withstood twice the water flow of Niagara Falls.
Nolichucky Dam flow reached nearly twice Niagara Falls during Helene flooding, TDOT says
Despite the highest water levels the Nolichucky Dam had ever experienced, it stood firm during Hurricane Helene and is "stable and secure."
Water Around Tennessee Dam Receding After Heavy Rain From Helene
The authorities were evacuating people downstream from the Nolichucky Dam, warning that a breach could cause deadly flooding.
Tennessee dam narrowly avoids failure after heavy rain from Hurricane Helene
A critical flood emergency was narrowly averted along the Nolichucky River in East Tennessee as the remnants of Hurricane Helene unleashed torrential rainfall.
Tennessee flooding map shows the dams and rivers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Flooding caused the Nolichucky Dam near Greeneville in Greene County to withstand nearly twice the water flow of the iconic Niagara Falls, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said two days after the historic storm hit East Tennessee. After a day ...
Tennessee Valley Authority assesses dams in wake of Hurricane Helene
Following the severe weather, teams have worked to see which dams are safe and which dams may need repair. After historic rainfall in the mountains of East Tennessee and western North Carolina, the TVA has worked to manage record amounts of water that flow into the Douglas Dam.
Hurricane Helene floods sweep away Tennessee bridge over Nolichucky River: WATCH
The Greene County mayor called the flooding in the area "an extremely dangerous situation of Biblical proportion."
Casket seen in raging Tennessee flood water from Helene
Video shows a casket floating down rushing water in Erwin, Tennessee after historic rainfall caused by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Dramatic Video Captures Tennessee Bridge Collapsing Into Flooded Nolichucky River
Watch a Tennessee bridge collapse into the Nolichucky River on Saturday, when the river surged with floodwater caused by remnants of Hurricane Helene. After Helene made landfall in the Big Bend of Florida Thursday night,
TVA: Record levels set at Nolichucky, Watauga Dams
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provided an update on its system Monday, including record elevations at local dams. The ...
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TVA said the Nolichucky Dam 'is stable and secure': updates
TVA said after 4 p.m. the Nolichucky Dam "is stable and secure." Safety experts did a thorough review, TVA said, and water ...
TVA: Nolichucky Dam stable and secure, transitioned to advanced monitoring mode
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for areas below the Nolichucky Dam as the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and National ...
Live updates: National Weather Service says TVA reports Nolichucky Dam failure
Flash floods and downed trees are wreaking havoc as Gov. Bill Lee declares an emergency. Rescues and evacuations are ...
Nolichucky rainfall 1-in-5,000-year event, TVA says
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is calling the rainfall at the Nolichucky River watershed a one-in-5,000-year event.
TVA: Nolichucky River has crested, dam remains intact
A mandatory evacuation has been issued for all residents in South Hamblen County along the Nolichucky River due to the ...
TVA: Douglas Dam sets water flow record to control Hurricane Helene floods
More water than ever is hurtling through Douglas Dam as TVA sends Helene's aftermath down through the Tennessee River.
Dozens dead as Helene unleashes life-threatening flooding. Dam break feared in Tennessee
Helene, the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend region, is now a post-tropical cyclone with winds ...