State lawmakers proposed a bill to remove protections on more than half of Tennessee’s wetlands. That bill was defeated, but another could be coming.
Landslides crushed roads and structures after Helene. Geologists have mapped more than 500.
The remnants of Hurricane Helene triggered flooding that caused landslides across Appalachia last month.
Tennessee’s ‘high hazard’ dams lack current emergency plans, flood mapping
Multiple dams in East Tennessee reached their highest peaks during recent severe floods, prompting evacuations and anxiety over potential failures.
From North Carolina mountains into Tennessee valleys: how Helene remnants caused flooding catastrophes
Appalachian communities faced flooding disasters last week because of two storms.
Hurricane Helene’s heat-fueled leftovers hit Tennessee
The remains of Hurricane Helene could bring 4 inches to 5 inches of rain to Middle Tennessee over the next few days.
Three years after Waverly, the state hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems
Experts say understanding what is possible during major flooding events is critical to prepare for flooding across the state in our new climate reality.
Tennessee officials are worried about wetlands. Here’s why.
Earlier this year, the state legislature considered a developer-backed bill to remove regulations on more than half of Tennessee’s wetlands.
Waves of storms bring record-breaking rainfall to parts of Middle Tennessee
This week’s severe storms have left behind heartache and debris, along with the flooding. According to the National Weather Service, the areas that received the most rainfall were north of Interstate 40 — with many spots getting five to eight inches. This led to water rescues in places like Gallatin and Hendersonville. Overall, Sumner and […]
Wetlands have some protections in Tennessee. The state legislature might remove them.
Wetlands weave between land and water, connecting invisible threads in nature while teeming with plants and wildlife. These spongy soils absorb floodwaters and are considered among the most biodiverse habitats on Earth — and the most vulnerable.
Tennessee’s military department is planning to fund flood preparedness tech — including a ‘mesonet’
Flood preparedness may be the top safety priority in Tennessee next year. The Tennessee Department of Military requested about $5 million during a budget hearing with Gov. Bill Lee last week to develop “flood preparedness tools.”
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