Cocke County residents lean on each other as recovery efforts begin
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Recovery efforts in Newport are just beginning following the major flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Streets in downtown are coated with mud and businesses along Broadway suffered damage.
Cocke County mayor shares update as recovery efforts continue in Helene aftermath
As recovery efforts continue, Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis will be sharing an update Monday after some delays. “We are receiving an update from all agencies, so my Cocke County update will be delayed,
Sheriff identifies 2 killed in Cocke County after flooding
Mathis said multiple agencies are continuing to respond to calls of service as county residents recover from the flood.
Mayor: 2 dead in Cocke County after flooding
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis has shared that two people are dead after flooding in the county in the aftermath of Helene. Mathis shared about the two deaths during an update on social media, adding that the county has no more missing persons.
2 dead in Cocke County after flooding, recovery efforts continue
On Monday, Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball confirmed that Jean and Mike Obrist are the two people who died in the flood.
Two people dead in Cocke County after flooding, all missing residents accounted for, mayor says
Mathis said multiple agencies are continuing to respond to calls of service as county residents recover from the flood.
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Downtown Newport ordered to evacuate, State of Emergency declared for Cocke County
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Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising Floodwaters From Hurricane Helene's Aftermath
Cocke County residents are evacuating due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters open for those in need.
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Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after false alarm over 'catastrophic' dam failure
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NC dam no longer at risk of failing, Flash Flood Warning caused by dam canceled for Cocke County
The mayor of Cocke County declared a state of emergency, and the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning.
Four ‘weather-related’ deaths confirmed in upper 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.