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Hurricane Helene death toll surges to 64 across southeast

The death toll from Hurricane Helen jumped to 64 on Saturday evening as the powerful storm caused widespread damage across the Southeast. The dead included three firefighters, a mother and her one-month-old twins, and an 89-year-old woman who was hit by a tree that hit her home. Officials said 11 of the confirmed deaths were […]

Tennessee Dam Nearly Breaks Due to Hurricane Helene’s Rainfall

After Hurricane Helen devastated multiple states, massive flooding and near disaster occurred along the Nolichucky River in Tennessee. Officials with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) feared rising water levels could cause Fox Weather's Nolichucky Dam in Greenville to rupture imminently. reported Saturday. In an update early Saturday morning, TVA said, shared A video showing a […]

FEMA administrator surveys Florida damage from Hurricane Helene

The White House reported Saturday that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Secretary DeAnne Criswell will survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helen in Florida and direct federal resources for the hurricane response in Florida. Assessed the need. Criswell said in a post on social platform X Saturday night that FEMA will assist affected communities. “Today, […]

Tennessee dam narrowly avoids failure after heavy rain from Hurricane Helene

GREENVILLE, Tenn. – A major flooding emergency was narrowly avoided along the Nolichucky River in East Tennessee as the remnants of Hurricane Helen brought heavy rains that pushed the river several feet above record flood stage. The Tennessee Valley Authority said rising waters have raised fears of an imminent failure of Nolichucky Dam in Greenville. […]

47 Dead, Millions Without Power in Wake of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helen caused extensive damage in the southeastern United States, reportedly killing 47 people. Officials fear the death toll will rise in the coming days as the storm continues to be downgraded to a post-tropical storm on Friday Reuters reported It noted that several states were hit by heavy rains and flooding on Saturday. The […]