Hurricane Helene Causes Major Flooding, Bridge Collapse, and Dam Threat in Tennessee

The remnants of Hurricane Helene have led to severe flooding in East Tennessee, causing a bridge collapse and narrowly avoiding a dam failure.

A video captured the dramatic collapse of Kisner Bridge on Highway 107 into the Nolichucky River in Afton, Tennessee, due to floodwaters.
Residents south of the Nolichucky River are facing isolation and lack of basic services as efforts to bring aid are underway.
The Nolichucky Dam in Greeneville narrowly avoided failure after river levels surged to 8 feet above record flood stage.
Authorities issued evacuation orders for residents living downstream of the dam due to the risk of an imminent breach.
Flooding from the hurricane led to a daring rescue of hospital staff and patients in Erwin, who were trapped on the roof of Unicoi County Hospital.