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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
The Tennessee Valley Authority released new data showing the historic impact of Hurricane Helene flooding on its system of dams in East Tennessee, which stored 404 billion gallons of water and ...
Even though the Tennessee Valley Authority is forecasting 3-5 inches of rain across the Tennessee Valley through Jan. 27, the public utility does not expect flooding on the Tennessee River or its ...
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]
Flash flood warnings related to worries over the failure of the Nolichucky Dam continue until 4 p.m. in East Tennessee for: North Central Cocke County Southwestern Greene County
East of the ranch, after flooding from Hurricane Creek and Tumbling Creek, Tennessee State Route 230 remained closed for several days as officials cleared debris and assessed damage to the roadway. [20] [21] [22] In Humphreys County, at least 509 homes were impacted by flooding, 271 of which were completely destroyed.
The Flood Control Act of 1946 commissioned the construction of a project under the name “Stewarts Ferry Reservoir”. Public Law 85-496, approved July 2, 1958, changed the name to J. Percy Priest in honor of the late Congressman from Tennessee. [2] Construction began June 2, 1963 and the dam was completed in 1968.
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