54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued
LIVE UPDATES: Amid rescue efforts, 10 people still missing in Unicoi County
With the help of countless resources from across county and state lines, first responders in Unicoi County have been able to find a majority of the 33 people who were unaccounted for the afternoon of Sept. 28, Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson told Knox News.
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 flooding Friday as Tropical Storm Helene, downgraded from a hurricane, barreled through the Southeast, inflicting flooding and power outages across multiple states.
YMCA of East Tennessee accepting donations for Unicoi County flooding victims
All YMCA of East Tennessee locations will be accepting donations in the coming days to be delivered to Unicoi County, one of the areas of Tennessee hit hardest by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. All locations will be collecting donations of water,
'We were on an island': First responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission
Sgt. Josh Ollis said he'll always remember the caskets from nearby graveyards washing by as he attempted to calm frightened patients in Unicoi County.
Tennessee floods: Nolichucky River overflows in Unicoi County
The Nolichucky River overflows near the Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee after heavy rain from Tropical Storm Helene Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
TN National Guard, THP and KCSO bring in helicopters to rescue more than 50 trapped by flooding on Unicoi Co. Hospital roof
According to a news report by WCYB in the Tri-Cities, they spoke with Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson who said more than 50 people are trapped on the roof. Ballad Health said as of 12:27 p.m., 54 people were on the roof.
People Rescued from Roof of Unicoi County, TN, Hospital
All patients, workers and others who were stranded on the roof of Unicoi County Hospital amid historic flooding were rescued. Ballad Health officials said patients who were affected were transferred to the Johnson City Medical Center, WJHL reported.
Tennessee floods: All 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof have been rescued, official says
More than 50 people were stranded on the roof of an Erwin, Tennessee hospital due to flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Helene.
Over 50 People Trapped on Tennessee Hospital Roof by Hurricane Helene Floodwaters Rescued
More than 50 patients and doctors who were forced to evacuate to the roof of Unicoi County Hospital have been rescued by state police aircrafts
Flooding from Helene leaves over 50 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof
More than 50 people are awaiting rescue on the roof of an Erwin, Tennessee hospital due to flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Helene.
54 people rescued from roof of Tennessee hospital due to floodwaters from Hurricane Helene
At least 54 people were trapped on the roof of a hospital in Tennessee on Friday after floodwaters due to Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded the medical center.
‘No confirmed deaths’: Number of people missing in East Tennessee county rises to more than 70
Unicoi Emergency Management Agency officials said the number of people has increased from 33 to 73 people missing.
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 ...
TDOT: I-26 closed in Unicoi County due to flooding
Several state routes and an area of Interstate 26 in Northeast Tennessee are closed on Friday due to downed trees and ...
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 ...