54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense flooding Friday as Tropical Storm Helene, downgraded from a hurricane, barreled through the Southeast, inflicting flooding and power outages across multiple states.
TN National Guard, THP and KCSO bring in helicopters to rescue more than 50 trapped by flooding on Unicoi Co. Hospital roof
According to a news report by WCYB in the Tri-Cities, they spoke with Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson who said more than 50 people are trapped on the roof. Ballad Health said as of 12:27 p.m., 54 people were on the roof.
Tennessee floods: Nolichucky River overflows in Unicoi County
The Nolichucky River overflows near the Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee after heavy rain from Tropical Storm Helene Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
How is the Tennessee National Guard helping after flooding in Unicoi, Erwin
East Tennessee was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Now, the clean-up continues, aided by the Tennessee National Guard.
More than 50 people rescued from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, Tennessee
Staff and patients of Unicoi County Hospital in Ewin, Tennessee, were rescued from the roof.
All hospital personnel and patients rescued from Unicoi County Hospital
Patients and staff at Unicoi County Hospital are trapped on the roof Friday due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Nolichucky River rising rapidly in Unicoi County
Nolichucky River rising rapidly in Unicoi County
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