Rivers below Douglas, Watauga dams flood
Rivers below Douglas, Watauga dams flood as TVA moves Helene water: 'Like the ocean'
The towns of Boyd's Creek, Kimberlin Heights, Kodak, Sevierville and Seymour were at particular risk of flooding from the French Broad River. At the flooded Deerfield Mobile Home Park, the county EMA is allowing residents to return to gather their belongings. Residents must check in and out with law enforcement officials on site, Ayres said.
Nolichucky and Watauga dams face high water levels, TVA issues updates
The Nolichucky and Watauga Dams are facing incredibly high water levels, the TVA has shared specific information and an update in response.A full copy of the press release can be found below:We want to share information and an update on specific situations at our Nolichucky and Watauga dams associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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.
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.
Record release at Douglas Dam as TVA works to prevent more flooding
A record amount of water is rushing through the power turbines and spillways of Douglas Dam. Normally at this time of year, the dam would be drawn down to get ready for the wet winter season, but Helene changes all of those plans for TVA and Douglas Dam is at full pool.
TVA: TN dams were pushed to their limits, but performed as they were supposed to during historic flooding
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TVA manages ‘biblical’ rainfall from Hurricane Helene
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TVA announces river operations update for Alabama
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced its plan to deal with the record-breaking amounts of rainfall following Hurricane ...
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"It's coming!": TVA releasing water supply in anticipation of flooding from North Carolina
The TVA is spilling water at dams across Tennessee, including on the Tennessee River, in anticipation of water heading our ...
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Douglas and Watauga dams releasing increased volumes of water; Tennessee River area not expected to reach flood stage
The Tennessee Valley Authority said Monday that the Douglas Dam and Watauga Dam were releasing higher-than ... People ...
How Helene's path created destruction in East Tennessee – and why reservoirs mattered
Helene was not just generational, but millennial. The Nolichucky River watershed had more than a 5,000-year rainfall with ...