A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm surpassed 100.
How to help Hurricane Helene survivors in Appalachia
As floodwaters receded Monday in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, neighbors who were spared Hurricane Helene’s wrath are asking: How can we help?
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.
Tennessee in drought for the third consecutive summer — making flash flooding more likely
Tennessee is in widespread drought for the third consecutive year, but even with rain forecasted for the next few days, it may only bring temporary relief.
Storm ‘brownouts’ lower electricity and disrupt appliances. Here’s what to know.
The Nashville Electric Service reported about 10,000 power outages during the thunderstorm on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. But there was another type of electrical disturbance during the storm that was not reported: a brownout.
President approves Tennessee disaster relief for May storms
The storms included ten tornadoes, damaging hail and record-setting rainfall in some pockets. A tornado in Maury County killed three people and flooding killed a boy in Rutherford County.
Severe weather may impact much of Middle Tennessee on Sunday
The National Weather Service is warning that people in the area should remain “weather aware” through Memorial Day.
Son of Rutherford County Schools director dies after flood injuries
After more than a week in the hospital, 10-year-old Asher Sullivan has died from injuries sustained in this month’s flash flooding.
Maury County tornado survivors reflect on deadly storm that struck with little notice
A week removed from the EF-3 tornado, residents in Maury County are continuing to clean up debris. The storm uprooted trees, destroyed homes, and picked up vehicles. But residents are just happy to have each other.
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