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    According to TVA, the Nolichucky Dam is at risk of failing, which could lead to life-threatening flooding
    Tennessee

    According to TVA, the Nolichucky Dam is at risk of failing, which could lead to life-threatening flooding

    GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Tennessee Valley Authority said late Friday evening that a Condition Red Warning had been activated for an impending breach at Nolichucky Dam in Greene County. “The rupture could occur at any time due to…

    Posted on Eira Gwyneth
    Two failing dams in North Carolina are forcing urgent evacuations after days of heavy rain
    Washington

    Two failing dams in North Carolina are forcing urgent evacuations after days of heavy rain

    At least two major dams in North Carolina were compromised or at risk of failing Friday, requiring evacuations after Hurricane Helene flooded the region. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency shared a warning Friday afternoon from Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis…

    Posted on Madoc Meredith
    NC officials order evacuation downstream of Lake Lure Dam
    Albany

    NC officials order evacuation downstream of Lake Lure Dam

    Emergency responders and residents were on alert Friday morning as Helene – the hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm – threatened to flood Lake Lure Dam in western North Carolina. A mandatory evacuation was ordered Friday morning as local officials…

    Posted on Madoc Meredith
    NC officials order evacuation downstream of Lake Lure Dam
    Idaho

    NC officials order evacuation downstream of Lake Lure Dam

    Emergency responders and residents were on alert Friday morning as Helene – the hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm – threatened to flood Lake Lure Dam in western North Carolina. A mandatory evacuation was ordered Friday morning as local officials…

    Posted on Madoc Meredith

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