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Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered

Downtown Newport ordered to evacuate, State of Emergency declared for Cocke County

The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency shared that evacuations are expected for those affected by flooding along the Pigeon and French Broad Rivers.

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'Emergency Update' || All of downtown Newport being evacuated after 'catastrophic failure' of dam in Waterville, NC

The Pigeon River in Cocke County has reached a major flood stage and is at 16 feet. It's risen four feet in three hours.

USA Today · 2d

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.

Tennessean · 2d

Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after 'catastrophic' Tennessee dam failure

High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers has closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues.

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I-40 shut down from Cocke County into North Carolina after flooding, mudslides

The North Carolina Department of Transportation said a mudslide shut down I-40 just outside of Asheville Friday afternoon. On ...

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‘We will rise up from this’ | Cocke County persevering after historic flooding

Cocke County officials provide update on flooding Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis said they will get through this together.

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'We will rise up from this' | What to know about historic Newport flooding and rescue efforts

Mayor Rob Mathis said responders haven't lost a single person who called for rescue and added around 50 separate agencies had ...

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In Newport flooding chaos, wrong info on a breached dam led to the right call

Facebook posts about evacuations created chaos, but walking them back was safer than ignoring the warning signs.

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LIVE UPDATES: East Tennessee is devastated by Helene - get county-by-county updates

Greeneville's water supply will run out Sept. 29, Laura White, Greeneville Water Commission superintendent told Knox News.

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'People that have been left with absolutely nothing' | Cocke Co. residents seek shelter after severe flooding

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Residents in Cocke County are seeking shelter as large parts of the community remain under feet of ...

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.

Newport, Tennessee ordered to evacuate as Waterville Dam situation becomes critical

Residents in Newport, Tennessee have been ordered to evacuate after Mayor Rob Mathis says theWaterville Dam has "suffered a ...

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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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CLOSINGS: A few schools in East Tennessee are out this week

Cocke County Schools, Newport Grammar Schools and Greeneville Schools will be closed from Monday, September 30th until Friday ...

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