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Cocke County leaders give update on I-40 rockslide and flooding closure
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Hurricane Helene caused damage to I-40 near the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. A portion of ...
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Over two dozen 911 calls made after flash flooding in Cocke County
Flash flooding in Cocke County on Wednesday caught motorists and locals alike by surprise, with E911 operators fielding nearly 30 calls from the area.
Cocke County EMA details how quickly rockslide, flooding overtook I-40, reports no fatalities
Though the interstate faces a possible two-week closure, no injuries, missing persons or fatalities have been reported, ...
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Owner of hiker hostel in Cocke County recounts surprising flash flood
After 24 hours the roaring flood waters have subsided allowing crews on Interstate 40 to begin the intensive clean-up along with people living along Green Corner Road.
‘Our county depends on the rafting’ | Cocke County leaders ask for rafting business support after major I-40 floods
Cocke County leaders are pleading with East Tennessee and beyond to support the county’s rafting industry, an economic driver ...
Rockslide, flooding shut down I-40 in Cocke County near TN/NC state line, TDOT says
Officials said drivers should seek alternate routes as both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40 are shut down.
‘Possible rockslide’ shuts down I-40 in Cocke County near state line, TDOT says
Officials said drivers should seek alternate routes as both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40 are shut down.
I-40 closed through Pigeon River Gorge near NC/TN line for rockslide and flooding
Interstate 40 remains closed in both directions near the North Carolina/Tennessee line due to a rockslide and flooding.