Officials confirm 2 weather-related deaths in Unicoi, Johnson counties
During the briefing, Myron Hughes with the Incident Management Team said two weather-related deaths have been confirmed by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH). One of those deaths occurred in Johnson County and the other in Unicoi County.
Dozens missing in Unicoi County, deaths confirmed, EMA director says
Officials said the Nolichucky River is believed to have swelled about 30 feet, which caused widespread destruction of property and structures.
2 deaths due to severe weather from Helene, One in Johnson and one in Unicoi
As of Saturday night, 33 people are missing in Unicoi County with no confirmed deaths. Wastewater services have failed, so the county is also under a boil water advisory until further notice.
Unicoi County families still searching for missing loved ones
Families in Unicoi County are desperate for the safe return of missing loved ones. Over 25 agencies are working with the incident command set up at Unicoi
More than 70 missing in Unicoi County, EMA director says
Officials said the Nolichucky River is believed to have swelled about 30 feet, which caused widespread destruction of property and structures.
EMA Director: 33 missing in Unicoi County, confirmed deaths
Thirty-three people remain missing in Unicoi County on Saturday after the Nolichucky River swelled and flooded swathes of the area, causing widespread damage.
73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing
Leaders in Unicoi County are gathering at 10 a.m. Sunday to provide an update to the public regarding rescue and relief ...
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Tennessee National Guard helps rescue patients and staff stranded on hospital roof by Hurricane Helene
The Tennessee National Guard and Virginia State Police rescued more than 50 patients and staff stranded on the roof of Unicoi ...
Dozens rescued from roof of Tennessee hospital during flooding from Helene
More than 50 people are stranded on the roof of a Tennessee hospital on Friday after rising floodwaters from Hurricane Helene ...
Eastern Tennessee Officials Brace Residents for ‘Life Lost’ After Helene
Though no bodies have been recovered in Unicoi County, authorities say they expect fatalities among about a half-dozen people ...
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50-plus people rescued from roof as flood waters surround Tennessee hospital
More than 50 people have been rescued after being stranded on the roof of a Tennessee hospital Friday – some of them for ...
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense ...
Unicoi County residents pull together after floods
It’s easy to underestimate the power of water, but along the banks of the Nolichucky River in Unicoi County, you can see its ...