Event Brief
Grainger County Requests State Emergency After Flooding
Filed: Jul 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Grainger County leaders ask Tennessee for a state of emergency after historic flash flooding caused major damage and rescues.
WHO: Grainger County Mayor Mike Byrd and Grainger County leaders
WHAT: Submitted a request to Tennessee for a state of emergency following devastating flash flooding
WHEN: Jul 26, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
WHERE: Grainger County, Tennessee
WHY: Historic flash flooding from record rainfall inundated parts of the county, washing out roads, damaging infrastructure, and displacing residents and businesses.
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