Tennessee Flooding and Rescues

Tennessee has experienced significant flooding and emergency evacuations due to the remnants of Hurricane Helene, which resulted in torrential rain and rising river levels. As rescue operations unfolded, local authorities reported multiple rescues from flooded areas, including a hospital, while also warning of potential dam failures.

The flooding in Tennessee, particularly in areas like Erwin, has led to critical situations where emergency services were required to evacuate individuals trapped by rising waters. Up to 10 inches of rain fell in just 48 hours, exacerbating the flooding and leading to over 26,000 power outages statewide. Rescue efforts included saving more than 50 individuals from the roof of the Unicoi County Hospital, which was inundated with water. Despite the dire circumstances, officials later confirmed that the Nolichucky Dam was stable, alleviating some concerns about further disasters. However, as of the latest updates, there were reports of missing individuals, and the full extent of casualties remained unclear.