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.
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.
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.
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
More than 50 people are awaiting rescue on the roof of an Erwin, Tennessee hospital due to flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Helene.
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.
'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.
54 people rescued from hospital roof after being trapped by Hurricane Helene flooding
At least 54 people are trapped on the roof of a hospital in Tennessee on Friday after floodwaters due to Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded the medical center.
Rescue missions after Helene’s flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roof
Patients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospital’s roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the building’s interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult.
54 people rescued from roof of Tennessee hospital
More than 50 people were sent to the roof of a Tennessee hospital on Friday, waiting for hours to be rescued as flooding cut the hospital off from land.
54 people evacuated from hospital roof in Unicoi County
Experts say that the potential health — and environmental — risks of bottled water outweigh the benefits for people where tap water is safe. A promised $100K deal gone unpaid has led UNLV QB Matthew Sluka to leave the team,
Rescue mission after Helene's flooding stranded dozens on Tennessee hospital roof
Unicoi County Hospital tried to evacuate 11 patients and 43 others Friday morning after Hurricane Helene caused the Nolichucky River to flood, driving them from the building's interior. The conditions
Fate of a mare trapped as Helene floods hit Tennessee captures hearts on social media
The video, filmed Sept. 27, shows Bianca braced against the side of a radio station in Erwin, Tennessee, as the overwhelmed ...
Erwin Police Department K-9 found dead after going missing in Unicoi Co. flood
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — The Erwin Police Department in Unicoi County said one of its K-9s was found and "no longer with us" ...
Crews air-drop food to stranded flood victims as Middle Tennessee first responders join search efforts
MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - A team of Middle Tennessee first responders are headed to Erwin, Tennessee in Unicoi County to ...
TEMA: 109 total missing in Washington, Unicoi counties
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) listed 62 people missing in Washington County and 47 in Unicoi County in its ...
Officials confirm 2 weather-related deaths in Unicoi, Johnson counties
News Channel 11 was at Unicoi County High School on Sunday afternoon to attend a press conference after devastating flooding ...
Four ‘weather-related’ deaths confirmed in East Tennessee, officials say
Officials said the Nolichucky River is believed to have swelled about 30 feet, which caused widespread destruction of property and structures.