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WEB5 days ago · News Elizabethton High School cancels weekend events, opens shelter. Elizabethton High School has suspended athletic and extracurricular events for the weekend, according to an emailed release. “Due ... September 28, 2024
Hurricane Helene triggers widespread flooding and damage in …
WEB5 days ago · Carter County has been engulfed by severe flooding following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the area. The storm, which hit the region on Friday, prompted the closure of local schools and led to numerous evacuations. The fast-rising waters of Doe River swept away homes and vehicles, highlighting […]
Watauga River reaches highest flood level since 1940 in Elizabethton
WEB1 day ago · – The Doe River at Elizabethton reached 10.78 feet which is 2.78 feet above Flood Stage and just 0.14 feet below the record flood that occurred in 1998. – TVA’s Watauga Dam on the Watauga River in Carter County, east of Elizabethton, reached an elevation of 1,970.29 feet, which is a new pool or record and broke the previous record by ...
Carter County officials provide updates following flooding
WEB2 days ago · ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)—Carter County is among many counties throughout the region recovering from Hurricane Helene’s effects. Much of the damage is seen in the county’s infrastructure.
Carter County and Elizabethton leaders give emergency update
WEB2 days ago · Local leaders gathered at the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department on Monday morning to give an update on current conditions during the emergency response to damage caused by the remnants ...
Sycamore Shoals Hospital evacuated 39 inpatients amid flooding
WEB5 days ago · ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Emergency crews evacuated 39 inpatients from Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton amid catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene Friday. According to the ...
City continues in recovery efforts from flooding, winds - elizabethton…
WEBCity continues in recovery efforts from flooding, winds. With efforts on Saturday focused on search and rescue throughout the county, City of Elizabethton departments were operating full throttle in response to Friday morning's devastating floods and wind. City department heads have been working in coordination with the Emergency Operation ...
Elizabethton closes two main bridges for TDOT examination today
WEB4 days ago · ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — City of Elizabethton Public Information Officer Ivan Sanders says there are two main bridges in Elizabethton are closed today. TDOT will be examining them today. Take a ...
The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Hampton and Elizabethton
WEB3 days ago · The severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has left widespread devastation in Hampton and Elizabethton, with homes, roads, and public spaces damaged. On Friday evening and Saturday, Star General Manager Delaney Scalf and Star Correspondent Tyler Scalf were on the ground in both communities, capturing the aftermath in pictures for Star readers. The heavy rains […]
Carter County hit hard by remnants of Helene | Local News ...
WEB4 days ago · By JOHN THOMPSON [email protected]. ELIZABETHTON — Elizabethton and Carter County reeled Friday after being hit hard by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.