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This map shows key rivers - French Broad, Nolichucky and Pigeon - and dams that were hit hard by the floods. Key East Tennessee rivers and dams hit hard by Hurricane Helene flooding
There has been no major flooding of the main stem of the Tennessee River since the dam system was constructed, Brooks said, though some flood-prone areas experience high water levels periodically.
A flood warning is in place until 7:15 p.m. for: French Broad River near Newport, affecting Jefferson and Cocke counties. Nolichucky River at Embreeville affecting Greene, Unicoi and Washington ...
Roads in Dyer, Jackson, and Trenton were flooded, and Jackson, Madison, and Gibson counties in Tennessee had roads were flooded as well. [20] [21] Flooding also occurred in Weakley, Crockett, and Greene counties in Tennessee. [22] Memphis was also under a flood advisory. [23] St. Francois State Park was temporarily closed due to flooding. [24]
The Orsk Dam was built in 2010 and was built for a water level of 5.5 metres (18 ft). At the time of its collapse, torrential rain was recorded in the area, while melting snow helped push water levels in the Ural River to 9.6 metres (31 ft).
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Areas along the Piney River were flooded as the river made its way south into Hickman County. State Route 48 was made impassable by floodwaters in numerous places. [18] Crews in Dickson County responded to 15 rescue calls using four water rescue teams. A shelter was opened at the Dickson County YMCA for those displaced by flooding. [24]
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for areas across Middle Tennessee Thursday morning into the afternoon as areas along the Cumberland River began to hit flood levels. Areas still ...