400 evacuated, multiple rescued from rising floodwaters at Tennessee campground
Cars were swept away by the intense flash flooding as more than 8.5 inches of rain fell in 2 hours in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Greenbrier area
Flash flooding scatters debris in Tennessee
Flash flooding scattered debris across Tennessee Tuesday night.
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. – More than a dozen people were rescued after being trapped in rising floodwaters at a campground near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on Tuesday.
Cars swept away by the intense flash flooding show the power of the water as more than 8.5 inches of rain fell between 8-10 p.m. in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Greenbrier area.
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Sevier County Emergency Management Agency said more than 400 people were evacuated from the Greenbrier campground, and 69 took shelter at Pittman Center Elementary School. Emergency agencies from across the county responded to assist.
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Image 1 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 2 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 3 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 4 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 5 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 6 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 7 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 8 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 9 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 10 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 11 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
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Image 12 of 12Authorities will be conducting damage assessments from Tuesday night’s flash flooding in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County, Tennessee. Motorists should watch for debris in the roadways within the affected areas. (Sevier County Emergency Management Agency)
Debris and vehicles washed downstream in the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River from the campground. There are no reports of deaths, injuries or missing people, authorities said.
As damage assessments continue, people are urged to report any vehicles in the river by calling 865-453-3200.
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