TVA: Douglas Dam sets water flow record to control ... - Yahoo News
WEB17 hours ago · The Tennessee Valley Authority is releasing a record amount of water through the spillways and power turbines of Douglas Dam, where the three rivers at the epicenter of flooding in East Tennessee – the French Broad, Nolichucky and Pigeon – converge to form Douglas Lake.. The federal utility is spilling 450,000 gallons of water through the hydroelectric dam each second, TVA said in a social ...
TVA releases water from Douglas Dam, sparking concerns of …
WEB1 day ago · Tennessee Valley Authority spokesperson Scott Brooks on Saturday said that the dam was releasing roughly 420,000 gallons of water per second. “There is a potential for some localized flooding on the French Broad river down through Douglas Dam, going into Knoxville,” Brooks said. “Of course, that river will eventually empty into the ...
NWS issues Flood Warning for floodgate release near Douglas Dam
WEB1 day ago · Updated: 10:05 AM MDT September 28, 2024. DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Update 9/28 at 11:30 a.m. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in Knox and Sevier counties until 8:00 p.m. EDT ...
Flood Warning Issued for Knox and Sevier Counties as Douglas Dam
WEB1 day ago · The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a flood warning for East Tennessee, specifically Knox and Sevier counties, following a floodgate release from Douglas Dam. This warning is ...
Officials adjust evacuations as water release from Douglas Dam ...
WEB17 hours ago · The current release of water from Douglas Dam Reservoir will remain the same for the next several days. With this most recent information, local emergency officials have evaluated the area
Flooding expected to continue in Sevier as Douglas Dam reservoir ...
WEB1 day ago · At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, Douglas Dam was releasing water at a rate of 58,636 cfs. This has resulted in a rise of the French Broad River below the dam of approximately 11 feet in 24 hours.
Tennessee flooding: Flood risks continue amid damage from Helene
WEB2 days ago · The French Broad is projected to rise 2 to 2.5 feet because of the discharge of water at the dam, the release stated. The release of swell water to maintain integrity of Douglas Dam could continue ...
KEMA issues urgent warning for East Knox Co. | wbir.com
WEB2 days ago · Local News Authorities issue urgent warning for East Knox Co. due to release of 'swell water' from Douglas Dam During this time, the French Broad River is projected to rise around two feet.
Water Around Tennessee Dam Receding After Heavy Rain From …
WEB2 days ago · The Nolichucky Dam in eastern Tennessee remained intact late Saturday morning after extreme rainfall from Helene caused waters in the area to rise to record levels. The authorities said that water ...
Helene kills 64, submerges historic village; hundreds of roads …
WEB2 days ago · A breach of the Nolichucky Dam in Greene County, Tennessee, could happen at any time due to extreme rainfall from Helene, officials said. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s River Forecast Center ...