KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Rains have not let up across East Tennessee, leading to multiple school and road closures.
Area law enforcement and emergency management agencies are warning drivers to avoid high waters and use caution. Flood warnings are in effect for several counties in East Tennessee.
Downtown Newport ordered to evacuate, State of Emergency declared for Cocke County 6 News’ crews and viewers have captured photos of flooding, heavy rain and trees down throughout the region.
I-40 East in Cocke County (TDOT) I-40 East in Cocke County (TDOT) Downed trees in Jefferson County (WATE) I-40 East in Cocke County (TDOT) I-40 East in Cocke County (TDOT) Downed trees in Jefferson County (WATE) Downed trees in Jefferson County (WATE) Downed trees in Jefferson County (WATE) Flooding in Cocke County (TDOT) KUB fixing power lines on Martin Mill Pike in South Knoxville. (WATE) KUB fixing power lines on Martin Mill Pike in South Knoxville. (WATE) KUB fixing power lines on Martin Mill Pike in South Knoxville. (WATE) Power lines and a tree down on Beaman Lake Rd in East Knoxville. (WATE) Power lines and a tree down on Beaman Lake Rd in East Knoxville. (WATE) Power lines and a tree down on Beaman Lake Rd in East Knoxville. (WATE) Power lines and a tree down on Beaman Lake Rd in East Knoxville. (WATE) Power lines and a tree down on Beaman Lake Rd in East Knoxville. (WATE) A tree fell on a home at Noe Circle in New Market. (Photo via New Market Fire Department) Flooding in Sevier County (WATE) A tree fell on a home at Noe Circle in New Market. (Photo via New Market Fire Department) Flooding in Sevier County (WATE) Flooding in Sevier County (WATE) Flooding in Sevier County (WATE) Elevated water levels in the west prong of the Little Pigeon River in Sevierville. (WATE) Flooding in Sevier County (WATE) Flooding in Sevier County (WATE) A tree fell on a home at Noe Circle in New Market. (Photo via New Market Fire Department) A tree fell on a home at Noe Circle in New Market. (Photo via New Market Fire Department) I-40 East in Cocke County (TDOT) I-40 East in Cocke County (TDOT) Flooding at Blue Ridge Apartments in Newport. (Anna Raines) Flooding at Blue Ridge Apartments in Newport. (Anna Raines) Flooding at Blue Ridge Apartments in Newport. (Anna Raines) Flooding along the Oconaluftee River. (GSMNP) Flooding in Downtown Newport along Broadway Avenue. (WATE) Storm Team 6 is Weather AWARE as more waves of rain/potential flooding are expected overnight into Friday along with the threat of some damaging winds from the remnants of Helene .
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