Newport, Tennessee residents under evacuation due to imminent flooding after reported "catastrophic failure" at Waterville Dam.
Newport, Tennessee residents are under evacuation orders following a reported "catastrophic failure" at the Waterville Dam, prompting Mayor Rob Mathis to declare a State of Emergency for Cocke County. While Duke Energy claims the dam has not failed, evacuations are in effect due to anticipated flooding along the Pigeon and French Broad Rivers, expected to rise four to five feet. Emergency personnel, including firefighters from Chattanooga and nearby areas, are assisting with rescue efforts.
September 27, 2024
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