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1st responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission

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.

YAHOO!News · 18h

'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.

Yahoo · 2d

Ballad Health: Everyone rescued from Unicoi County Hospital

All patients and personnel who were stranded at Unicoi County Hospital amid historic flooding have been rescued, according to Ballad Health. Ballad announced that as of 4:40 p.m., everyone had been successfully evacuated from the hospital.

2 deaths confirmed in Unicoi and Johnson counties

Knoxville WVLT-TV on MSN · 13h

Dozens missing in Unicoi County, deaths confirmed, EMA director says

Officials said the Nolichucky River is believed to have swelled about 30 feet, which caused widespread destruction of property and structures.

USA Today · 12h

Hurricane Helene: Two deaths confirmed in Unicoi and Johnson counties

"We do expect this number to change," spokesperson Myron Hughes of the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency said Sunday.

YAHOO!News · 9h

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 throughout the county. The press conference was streamed live and can be watched above.

Tennessee, Unicoi County

USA Today · 1d

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.

YAHOO!News · 16h

YMCA of East Tennessee accepting donations for Unicoi County flooding victims

All YMCA of East Tennessee locations will be accepting donations in the coming days to be delivered to Unicoi County, one of the areas of Tennessee hit hardest by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. All locations will be collecting donations of water,

Yahoo · 18h

Responders travel to East Tennessee to aid communities affected by floodwater

There are several ways you can help East Tennessee residents rebuild from this storm. Week 5 proved to be one of the most eventful weeks so far this college football season. Poor Makari Vickers had no idea what was coming.

73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing

Leaders in Unicoi County met Sunday morning to provide an update to the public regarding rescue and relief efforts for flood ...

Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose

Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense ...

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Unicoi County leaders hold Sunday morning briefing on flood relief efforts

Leaders in Unicoi County are gathering at 10 a.m. Sunday to provide an update to the public regarding rescue and relief ...

Over 150 missing in Unicoi and Washington County, TN

According to the TBI, over 150 people are missing across our region.The TBI has established a hotline to report any missing ...

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Dozens rescued from roof of Tennessee hospital during flooding from Helene

The dozens of people trapped atop Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, were all taken to safety as of Friday evening, Michael Baker, Erwin’s alderman, told CNN. “We’ve had a constant ...

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TEMA: 73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing

Leaders in Unicoi County met Sunday morning to provide an update to the public regarding rescue and relief efforts for flood ...

Unicoi County Apple Festival canceled due to flooding

The Unicoi County Apple Festival scheduled for October 4-5 has been canceled due to devastating flooding, officials said ...

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" ...

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