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.

It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others,” Susan Clevenger, a volunteer, said. Just days after what many call their worst flood in decades, Newport is rallying around each other.

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.

The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency shared that evacuations are expected for those affected by flooding along the Pigeon and French Broad Rivers.

Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis provided an update on storm damage and deaths Sunday evening.Mathis said the county has suffered two deaths in relation to the flood. Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball later identified those two as Jean and Mike Obrist.