Hurricane Helene, Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority assesses dams in wake of Hurricane Helene
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. TVA spokesperson Scott Fiedler told News 2 that water has been held back to protect areas like Knoxville, Lenoir City and even Chattanooga.
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.
Remnants of Hurricane Helene stalls over Tennessee Valley as death toll rises to 52, damage nears $110B
The destructive and deadly Hurricane Helene stalled over western Kentucky and Tennessee early Saturday but still left nearly 3.8 million homes and businesses in the dark.
Hurricane Helene floods sweep away Tennessee bridge over Nolichucky River: WATCH
Nobody was hurt in the Kisner Bridge collapse, as all bridges over the river were closed. Where was the bridge that collapsed into the Nolichucky River?
Tennessee flooding map shows the 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.
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.
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How Helene's path created destruction in East Tennessee – and why reservoirs mattered
Through Oct. 1, the Tennessee Valley Authority spilled about 440,000 gallons of water per second through Douglas Dam.
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TVA working to manage record amounts of water after severe weather
The Tennessee Valley Authority's dam systems were put to the test during Helene.
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Tennessee Valley Authority monitoring rising tributary lake levels
The agency has advised residents who live along the shorelines, or below the dams, to be mindful of higher-than-normal water ...
Weather alerts issued for the Tennessee Valley ahead of Helene
A stalled front over the region Wednesday has led to steady rain during the morning commute and pockets of moderate to heavy ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Biden declares disaster as weather warnings continue from Helene fallout
A confluence of weather patterns over the eastern U.S. set up the historic flooding that forced people from their homes in ...
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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Authorities confirm 8 'weather-related' deaths in East Tennessee, 1 in Knox Co.
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed one of the six recorded deaths was in Knox County. Cocke County authorities also confirmed two fatalities.
TVA faces pushback from environmental groups over plan to power Tennessee Valley through 2050
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is at odds with some climate activists and community members over its plan to power the ...
Flood rescue efforts continue as Biden approves emergency for Tennessee
Federal disaster assistance for Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to Helene, FEMA announced Saturday morning.