Tennessee's Waterville Dam 'Breached' as Evacuation Continues
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis first alerted residents to leave the Newport area, roughly 60 miles west of Knoxville, in a post to Facebook just before 3 p.m. EST Friday, writing that the Waterville Dam had "suffered a catastrophic failure.
Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after Tennessee dam failure
High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers has closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues.
Rising water, dam scare lead to evacuations in Cocke County, TN
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis is urging people to “relocate immediately” if they are near water and to not drive into water.
People ordered to evacuate portions of Tennessee city after dam fails amid Helene’s rains
Immediate evacuations have been ordered in a Tennessee town after a dam failed during the heavy rains brought by Helene.
TEMA: Duke Energy says Waterville Dam has not failed, evacuation notice still in effect
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is claiming that Walters Dam, otherwise known as Waterville Dam, has not failed. TEMA is citing the dam’s owner, Duke Energy. It comes just about an hour after Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis said the dam had suffered a “catastrophic failure.
'State of Emergency' || Downtown Newport being evacuated after 'catastrophic failure' of dam in Waterville, NC; Flash Flood Emergency issued
The mayor of Cocke County declared a state of emergency, and the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency.
Florida Evacuation Map Update as Hurricane Helene's Path Shifts
Officials have ordered all tourists to leave as well as all RVs. Mandatory evacuations also are in place for residents in ...
Suspicious package sent to elections officials in Minnesota prompts evacuation and FBI investigation
The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Friday were investigating the origin of a suspicious package that was sent ...
Hurricane Helene live: At least 42 dead as two towns under evacuation orders over dams facing ‘catastrophic failure’
Residents downstream of two North Carolina dams were told to urgently evacuate after reports that the structures were at risk ...
Voluntary evacuation in place for Mountain Island Lake as water levels rise
Emergency officials have issued voluntary evacuation orders Friday along the Catawba River System as they move rainwater ...
Evacuation order lifted for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred are being allowed to return to their homes.
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
Emergency crews and residents scrambled Friday morning as Helene — the hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm — threatened ...
Augusta County Sheriff: Evacuation recommended for Sherando, Creekside, and Back Creek
Flooding in the Sherando, Creekside, and Back Creek areas of Augusta County are dealing with high water from the heavy rains.
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Flash Flood Imminent At Mountain Island Lake, Mandatory Evacuation Ordered
A flash flood is imminent at Mountain Island Lake, as Duke Energy will open the floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam at 5 p.m. Friday night.
Bomb threat forces evacuation of San Joaquin County courthouse in downtown Stockton
The San Joaquin County Superior Court in downtown Stockton was evacuated Wednesday morning after someone called in a bomb ...
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Odor prompts evacuation of students, staff from Nazareth Area Middle School, district officials say
The odor of natural gas was discovered sometime Friday morning at the school, 94 Friedenstahl Ave., in Upper Nazareth ...