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Cocke County EMA details how quickly rockslide, flooding overtook I-40, reports no fatalities
Though the interstate faces a possible two-week closure, no injuries, missing persons or fatalities have been reported, ...
TDOT details detour after flooding closes I-40 near state line
Most traffic can take I-81 onto I-26, which moves into the Asheville area. Vehicles more than 10 feet wide are being asked to take I-81 into Virginia, then turn south onto I-77. At this time, there’s ...
I-40 closed in Pigeon River Gorge for rockslide and flooding - no reopening date has been set
Another I-40 rockslide means drivers must seek alternate routes in Cocke County. A reopening date has not been set.
UPDATE: The flood advisory for Eastern North Carolina is likely to expire at 9:15 p.m.
At 6:10 p.m. on Monday, the NWS Wakefield VA released a flood advisory in effect until 9:15 p.m. The advisory is for Chowan, ...
Cocke County leaders give update on I-40 rockslide and flooding closure
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Hurricane Helene caused damage to I-40 near the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. A portion of ...
Remembering when Hurricane Floyd forced Franklin, VA, to evacuate after 20 feet of flooding
Hurricane Floyd hit NC in 1999, causing $6B in damage and 57 deaths in the U.S., mostly from inland flooding. It impacted the ...
Intense flooding in Greenville left people stranded, needed to be rescued
Heavy rainfall led to significant flooding in Greenville, North Carolina, with over 6 inches drenching the region. The deluge left multiple roads submerged, stranding vehicles and leading to emergency ...
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Flood Watch Issued for Central NC Including Raleigh, Triad, and Triangle Areas Amid Threat of Heavy Rains
A flood watch is issued for central North Carolina due to potential excessive rainfall, with possible flooding and severe ...