Event Brief
Cocke County crews ready for second flood day
Filed: May 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Cocke County EMA reopens the EOC early Friday; swift water rescue and recovery efforts continue after deadly flash flooding.
WHO: Cocke County Emergency Operations Center (EMA), Cocke County Swift Water Rescue Team, Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball, Tennessee Department of Transportation, highway department
WHAT: Preparation and continuation of flash-flood response, including citizen recovery, damage assessment reporting, health and comfort support, travel-condition updates, debris removal, and supply delivery for potentially cut-off residents
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 6:34 AM ET
WHERE: Cocke County, Tennessee
WHY: Deadly flash flooding from Thursday’s storm caused roads to become unsafe and waterways to clog with debris, prompting continued recovery and rescue operations.
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