TEMA warns of floodwater danger amid historic flooding in East Tennessee

[@crashdsnowman1]

As of 10am the Greenville dam has not failed, but is overflowing.

[@jim_secrist]

it has failed to hold water cause its over flowing which potentially can wipe the damn. something like that happened in mn recently

[@jnharton]

@@jim_secristOverflowing the dam is better than a breached dam, because it means only the excess is being released. Most large damns have some sort of spillway intended to compensate for typical weather situations. This is not normal in any way.

[@DraggonCanoe]

@@jim_secrist Then according to that crazy logic every dam everywhere is failing. Water has to flow, you don't just stop a river.

[@jim_secrist]

@@DraggonCanoe no shit sherlock they have release gates/ control gate to dump water. but in this case theres too much water and it overflowed hence failed to hold back they amount of water serge

[@DraggonCanoe]

@@jim_secrist It is a weir dam, the water always overflows it. Gawd dam some people are just brain dead when they can't understand how water works.

[@lisao9486]

It was unfortunate that we had a nontropical weather front cause 2-3 days of rain before Helene arrived. There is just nowhere for the water to go 😢 I am fortunate to be between Knoxville and Chattanooga where we had a lot of rain some wind but no significant damage.

[@Somee989]

I am in Greeneville on the Tusculm side. Lucky to be on high ground. Going to a fund raiser tonight to help a bit.

[@DraggonCanoe]

Monroe county here. Came through without a scratch. Prepped quit a bit and everything done paid off ten fold.

[@mikeperry1620]

The sad part of this whole episode is that hindsight is clearer than foresight. Come on folks everything is so expensive, especially when devastation occurs.

[@nou8257]

I'm in cocke couple miles from downtown newport

[@RhondaLW]

@@SusanKay-it’s going to take a lot of us breaking a sweat to help all of the people that are now homeless and lost loved ones in our area

[@2Hearts3]

Thank you to all and God bless you 👑✝️🕊️♥️ i love this area, near to my heart, painful to see. Hearts go out to all of you and prayers for recovery 🙏

[@DraggonCanoe]

That dam did not fail, it is still there, just under water but still intact. Why are people over playing this? That is not a failure of the dam.

[@jamesthompson8008]

Nope, but clearly the question will be how long the bank/bedrock on the far end will last. I agree it's VERY aggravating that the news on this is so back n forth. Prayers for everyone in those affected areas.

[@nelsonjackson5718]

Very annoying they said the damns failed and Douglas reservoir was gonna be flooded up to the road on 25 that was 12 hours ago, the water has only risen 10 feet. It was down about 20 ft. They should say damn failure is possible not that it's happening

[@SukiAwake]

They always do that. People are easier to manipulate if they are afraid.

[@bsr6823]

He’s never seen anything like this in his whole life. He looked to be about 50 so that’s not surprising. People tend to forget the earth is billions of years old.

[@josephastier7421]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="120">2:00</a> Did that dam fail? From here it looks like it's being overtopped but remains intact.

[@thomasl486]

You need a massive infrastructure upgrade, as these weather events will only get more frequent and even more powerful

[@DraggonCanoe]

As if they have never happened before. Gawed dam some people are beyond hope.

[@AnthonyLagunas-yv6br]

But your Representatives voted against it.

[@jasminelindros8923]

There is no need to upgrade anything just because of some Demotard hoax. That water is a bunch of special effects, and the "first responders" are just crisis actors. Ain't that right, Republicans?

[@Lemmon714_]

O no, he is correct. Earth never had severe storms before. I was told all throughout school that earth would be covered in ice and we would all be living underground by now.

[@jasminelindros8923]

@@Lemmon714_ No, Lemmon, you weren't. Why are you repeating someone else's lies?

[@Somee989]

I want to see those BILLIONS going to Zelensky & billions in "foreign aid" and for illegals be diverted back to OUR PEOPLES in need!

[@vet137]

BILLIONS in Co2

[@ericmarie2089]

drill baby drill...Want more climate change ? Did you calculate your personnal carbon footprint ? That' the way !

[@DraggonCanoe]

@@ericmarie2089 Yeah this has never happened before. It never used to rain and the wind never got above a gentle breeze. And some fools believe any horse shit they are told. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

[@AnthonyLagunas-yv6br]

Will your representatives, senators and governor accept it.

[@AnthonyLagunas-yv6br]

I guess you do not realize that is equipment, built in the US not actual dollars.

[@mariar3424]

I'm moving to East Tennessee. After seeing this, recommendations from locals on areas where to live is greatly appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

[@crashdsnowman1]

The high side of Greenville or Johnson city.

[@mariar3424]

​@@crashdsnowman1Thank you 🙏

[@AppalachianRancher]

Kentucky

[@DraggonCanoe]

@@AppalachianRancher When did Kentucky become East Tennessee?

[@DraggonCanoe]

Monroe County is a great location. Close to Knoxville and Chattanooga and close to the mountains and a dozen lakes. Land is reasonable and the taxes aren't crazy.

[@N_I_T_Y_A]

Seriously devastating...😑

[@DraggonCanoe]

Not really. Just another storm. It has happened before. In a year everything will be as it was before.

[@johnchambers427]

I could care less about the Bristol speedway sign

[@trashfire5717]

What about the nuclear processing plant in Erwin?

[@Takaride]

Nature is amazing!!! Tropical waters being dumped in the mountains!!

[@frankmacleod2565]

you live in a floodplain in an area that doesn't like to fund government projects, expect flooding

[@blaiseutube]

💯 I'm tired of bailing out these states every year just because they refuse to invest in preparation.

[@MLG552]

Can't tell even where the river is supposed to be. wow

[@owemylife]

Yes, flood water danger. during flooding. Thank God they spoke up.

[@BillD-h1k]

Word has it earlier that it didn't break, so hopefully a lot of water has slowed a bit

[@condoguy710]

My friend has house on higher elevation on Willens Gap Road but he hasn’t responded . Anyone know that area ? Hope he’s ok

[@ourgranny3518]

Ronin,it’s Madre,let us know you are all ok.we love you😢

[@dianakullander6478]

Wherecare Gov officials?

[@wlidbill5261]

Where is our senator at on yeah away Get these rich people out while people need help they run and stock up and then buy shares for a final f u People have the power get ur balls back come on our ancestors did less over sugar and here we are 20 percent taxed and more come on yall

[@wlidbill5261]

marsha blackburn

[@jasminelindros8923]

You voted for Republicans, and you've BEEN voting for Republicans for an awfully long time. Don't complain about getting exactly what you voted for.

[@dianakullander6478]

floods are powerful

[@Siggyroka]

The dam has not failed,please check before you report

[@davecurtis8765]

They saved the hospital staff but unfortunately most of the patients drowned.

[@poonamjraut]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Vincent67337]

Don't buy property in floodzones. The waterways will eventually win. One less thing to have to worry about. Also stop thinking that insurance is the solution to the problem. It isn't.

[@TomZart]

HELENE HIT LIKE ATOM BOMB -2024?? Helene hit like an atom bomb Consuming the helpless in its path. The waters of the deep surged forth Flooding everything with their wrath. The storms of life come to everyone There are none who are immune. Some approach in our later years While others come too soon. Conviction is our emotional union As we weather the storms of Earth. Thank God for His amazing grace Which helps us reveal our worth. Tears are a love-mates humble gift When it's time to say goodbye Though the eyes are wet and swollen With time and patience they dry. By Tom Zart!

[@johngarrett5189]

Ignorant superstition

[@Bizarreparade]

Shut it Tom

[@user-cs3zs6jn1d]

No worries. Mark and digger will turn all that water into shine

[@koalasez1200]

Chopper pilots - 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@williamallen7194]

where is the river rats now knoxville thats alot of h20

[@briangennardo6937]

A free shelter…. That’s rich.

[@hollywinsman9464]

Johnson City needs help asap

[@mike-uw6wt]

Drill Baby, Drill.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

Have you heard of Tennessee Valley Authority? There are dams all around us for hydroelectricity and flood control. Before TVA, East Tennessee was without electricity amd flooded often. This has zero to do with your cult beliefs.

[@markfcoble]

My affirmative action education says I can drive through that, easily! Hunga Tunga volcano? Don't ask!

[@Darin970]

Not to be rude but it's not quite historic it's been happening all around the world.

[@misha-elministries5246]

Daniel . The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.

[@garyolsen9609]

Forget Ukraine, help US!

[@DraggonCanoe]

We don't need no damned government to "help" us. To hell with all governments.

[@BabsKaz]

Ban geoengineering

[@DraggonCanoe]

@@BabsKaz Why not learn to live with what is there?? Oh wait, that would force people to actually THINK. Can't have that now can we!

[@michaelbabchuk5639]

If no help for Ukraine then more flood will come.

[@nurim.4439]

DO NOT CONSTRUCT IN MOTHER NATURE HABITAT, RESPECT.

[@jboreal7982]

I’m sure FEMA will get there…eventually.

[@Mrs.CatherinePagan]

Job <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2226">37:6</a> “For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.” King James Version (KJV) 1 Thessalonians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="317">5:17</a> “Pray without ceasing.” King James Version (KJV)

[@cbuchan31]

Its going to be worse next year. This is just the beginning.

[@xenprovence6126]

Climate change brings quite a reckoning for the former confederate states, a region of the country most responsible for preventing environmental laws to protect us all.

[@Jeffwhite-sl5ie]

Got not thang to do with climate change

[@TheLampini]

​@@Jeffwhite-sl5ie do you think as well as you type?

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

If you think climate change is a hoax then I have to conclude that God is punishing the South for its ongoing crimes against humanity.

[@Rchard005]

The only thing you can do is broadcast it. You cant control, prevent or fight the hands of our powerful creator from heavens. The nature cant do this alone.

[@LawBard-b2q]

Nicole Plains

[@wilmotfulton4400]

Anderson Kimberly Clark Mark Miller Mary

[@divinediva6320]

He has never really heard about flooding and he need Jesus Christ!!!

[@MsNerdsRevenge]

E.T. Let's get it Tennessee. There is no guardians for Smokey. Smokey is a world Heritage Mountain. Hadean layers of Earth is the Northwest territory and Canada. Let's not forget Diablo Mountains, Elohim County and Enoch. Where is Japan 🇯🇵. America granted a full Pardon for their research. Ts, periodic element 117 for the Bomb. Pearl Harbor matters.

[@Bizarreparade]

That's perfectly sensible

[@MattOlshove-fk7us]

Trump is the answer ❤

[@sirensatnight4463]

yes, Trump will spend a half an hour turning faucets on and off to show his support.

[@rowlandreddick2664]

Seen more rain thru thar growin' up 😮 this is by diversion,,, ya'll best Wake Up

[@svetlana52700]

😮,👍

[@coldspring624]

Billions and billions of dollars funneled overseas

[@mattsalemka9489]

Notice no military aid with helicopters! Where biden !???

[@jasminelindros8923]

Maybe he's tossing paper towels to folks in Georgia? After all, you Republicans seem to think paper towels and thoughts and prayers are enough for other people, so that should be enough for you, eh?

[@The_North_Meng]

that dam looks very intact still

[@AhmedMonir-kx8rs]

.,. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="310">5:10</a>9]. In the day when Allah gathereth together the messengers, and saith: What was your response (from mankind) ? they say: We have no knowledge. Lo! Thou, only Thou art the Knower of Things Hidden, [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>0] When Allah saith: O Jesus, son of Mary! Remember My favour unto thee and unto thy mother; how I strengthened thee with the holy Spirit, so that thou spakest unto mankind in the cradle as in maturity; and how I taught thee the Scripture and Wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel; and how thou didst shape of clay as it were the likeness of a bird by My permission, and didst blow upon it and it was a bird by My permission, and thou didst heal him who was born blind and the leper by My permission; and how thou didst raise the dead by My permission; and how I restrained the Children of Israel from (harming) thee when thou camest unto them with clear proofs, and those of them who disbelieved exclaimed: This is naught else than mere magic; [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>1] And when I inspired the disciples, (saying): Believe in Me and in My messenger, they said: We believe. Bear witness that we have surrendered (unto Thee) "we are muslims". [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>2] When the disciples said: O Jesus, son of Mary! Is thy Lord able to send down for us a table spread with food from heaven ? He said: Observe your duty to Allah, if ye are true believers. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>3] (They said:) We wish to eat thereof, that we may satisfy our hearts and know that thou hast spoken truth to us, and that thereof we may be witnesses. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>4] Jesus, son of Mary, said: O Allah, Lord of us! Send down for us a table spread with food from heaven, that it may be a feast for us, for the first of us and for the last of us, and a sign from Thee. Give us sustenance, for Thou art the Best of Sustainers. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>5] Allah said: Lo! I send it down for you. And whoso disbelieveth of you afterward, him surely will I punish with a punishment wherewith I have not punished any of (My) creatures. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>6] And when Allah saith: O Jesus, son of Mary! Didst thou say unto mankind: Take me and my mother for two gods beside Allah ? he saith: Be glorified! It was not mine to utter that to which I had no right. If I used to say it, then Thou knewest it. Thou knowest what is in my mind, and I know not what is in Thy Mind. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Knower of Things Hidden ? [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>7] I spake unto them only that which Thou commandedst me, (saying): Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. I was a witness of them while I dwelt among them, and when Thou tookest me Thou wast the Watcher over them. Thou art Witness over all things. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>8] If Thou punish them, lo! they are Thy slaves, and if Thou forgive them (lo! they are Thy slaves). Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, the Wise. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>9] Allah saith: This is a day in which their truthfulness profiteth the truthful, for theirs are Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they are secure for ever, Allah taking pleasure in them and they in Him. That is the great triumph. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="312">5:12</a>0] Unto Allah belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever is therein, and He is Able to do all things. ~

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

JD Vance issued a statement: “Don’t think you’ve lost a home; say you gained a submarine!” Yeah..My bad humor. But this is pretty much the GOP way of looking at the American public. What time will Trump be throwing us some paper towels?

[@dogalcorn4292]

How wrong you are. When the tornadoes hit middle Tennessee, President Trump spent the day there and made sure they were helped. There's nothing political about natural disasters. Try praying instead of blaming and deflecting.

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

@@dogalcorn4292 Glad you had a good experience. You know you’re Trumper if: 1. You claim an IHOP visit as international travel; 2. You Think the three Branches of government are pine, oak, and maple; 3. You Use prophylactics as bottle caps; 4. You demand Footnotes be outlawed in school, because, “God never intended that we write with our toes; 5. you Believe “STOP” signs are a Leftist plot to make “Christians” waste gas. 6. You Believe railroad crossing gates are a challenge to their manhood. 7. You believe Curiosity is a mental disease.

[@xenprovence6126]

Can god toss towels?

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

You're clever 🤪

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

@@Lisa-cj6vx Gotta channel that disgust for the orange messiah movement somehow😎 🙇🤙

[@AhmedMonir-kx8rs]

.,. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="310">5:10</a>9]. In the day when Allah gathereth together the messengers, and saith: What was your response (from mankind) ? they say: We have no knowledge. Lo! Thou, only Thou art the Knower of Things Hidden, [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>0] When Allah saith: O Jesus, son of Mary! Remember My favour unto thee and unto thy mother; how I strengthened thee with the holy Spirit, so that thou spakest unto mankind in the cradle as in maturity; and how I taught thee the Scripture and Wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel; and how thou didst shape of clay as it were the likeness of a bird by My permission, and didst blow upon it and it was a bird by My permission, and thou didst heal him who was born blind and the leper by My permission; and how thou didst raise the dead by My permission; and how I restrained the Children of Israel from (harming) thee when thou camest unto them with clear proofs, and those of them who disbelieved exclaimed: This is naught else than mere magic; [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>1] And when I inspired the disciples, (saying): Believe in Me and in My messenger, they said: We believe. Bear witness that we have surrendered (unto Thee) "we are muslims". [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>2] When the disciples said: O Jesus, son of Mary! Is thy Lord able to send down for us a table spread with food from heaven ? He said: Observe your duty to Allah, if ye are true believers. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>3] (They said:) We wish to eat thereof, that we may satisfy our hearts and know that thou hast spoken truth to us, and that thereof we may be witnesses. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>4] Jesus, son of Mary, said: O Allah, Lord of us! Send down for us a table spread with food from heaven, that it may be a feast for us, for the first of us and for the last of us, and a sign from Thee. Give us sustenance, for Thou art the Best of Sustainers. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>5] Allah said: Lo! I send it down for you. And whoso disbelieveth of you afterward, him surely will I punish with a punishment wherewith I have not punished any of (My) creatures. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>6] And when Allah saith: O Jesus, son of Mary! Didst thou say unto mankind: Take me and my mother for two gods beside Allah ? he saith: Be glorified! It was not mine to utter that to which I had no right. If I used to say it, then Thou knewest it. Thou knowest what is in my mind, and I know not what is in Thy Mind. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Knower of Things Hidden ? [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>7] I spake unto them only that which Thou commandedst me, (saying): Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. I was a witness of them while I dwelt among them, and when Thou tookest me Thou wast the Watcher over them. Thou art Witness over all things. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>8] If Thou punish them, lo! they are Thy slaves, and if Thou forgive them (lo! they are Thy slaves). Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, the Wise. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="311">5:11</a>9] Allah saith: This is a day in which their truthfulness profiteth the truthful, for theirs are Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they are secure for ever, Allah taking pleasure in them and they in Him. That is the great triumph. [<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="312">5:12</a>0] Unto Allah belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and whatsoever is therein, and He is Able to do all things. ~