Tennessee, Nolichucky Dam and 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.
Nolichucky Dam flow reached nearly twice Niagara Falls during Helene flooding, TDOT says
Despite the highest water levels the Nolichucky Dam had ever experienced, it stood firm during Hurricane Helene and is "stable and secure."
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.
Hurricane Helene flooding photos in Tennessee of Erwin, Nolichucky Dam and more
Here's a look at Tennessee and North Carolina communities affected by the storm, as captured by USA TODAY Network photojournalists.
Swollen river pours over Tennessee' Nolichucky River Dam.
The swollen Nolichucky River sweeps over a dam in eastern Tennessee after 1-2 feet of rain fell in the nearby mountains. (Video courtesy: Tennessee Valley Authority)
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.
Tennessee Valley Authority assesses dams in wake of Hurricane Helene
Following the severe weather, teams have worked to see which dams are safe and which dams may need repair. 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.
Hurricane Helene: Dramatic Video Captures Tennessee Bridge Collapsing Into Flooded Nolichucky River
Watch a Tennessee bridge collapse into the Nolichucky River on Saturday, when the river surged with floodwater caused by remnants of Hurricane Helene. After Helene made landfall in the Big Bend of Florida Thursday night,
How Helene's path created destruction in East Tennessee – and why reservoirs mattered
Reservoirs made a life-or-death difference in some spots, bottling up floodwater behind dams, even as those dams spilled ...
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TVA said the Nolichucky Dam 'is stable and secure': updates
TVA said after 4 p.m. the Nolichucky Dam "is stable and secure." Safety experts did a thorough review, TVA said, and water ...
Live updates: National Weather Service says TVA reports Nolichucky Dam failure
Flash floods and downed trees are wreaking havoc as Gov. Bill Lee declares an emergency. Rescues and evacuations are ...
TVA: Nolichucky Dam 'stable and secure' after review; water levels now falling
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Cocke County, Greene County and Hamblen County Friday ...
TVA: Nolichucky River has crested, dam remains intact
A mandatory evacuation has been issued for all residents in South Hamblen County along the Nolichucky River due to the ...
TVA: Nolichucky Dam stable and secure, transitioned to advanced monitoring mode
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for areas below the Nolichucky Dam as the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and National ...
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How Helene remnants caused flooding catastrophes in Tennessee and North Carolina
Disastrous flooding hit North Carolina and Tennessee communities far from the coast. What factors contributed to such a dire ...
Nolichucky rainfall 1-in-5,000-year event, TVA says
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is calling the rainfall at the Nolichucky River watershed a one-in-5,000-year event.