KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The impact of Hurricane Helene has been evident throughout East Tennessee lakes and rivers, and the Tennessee Valley Authority said the region is seeing lots of water flowing from the Cherokee and Douglas reservoirs.
This release of water is causing muddy waters to flow downstream, making the dirty water all the more noticeable in other locations. TVA urged those who need to be out on the water to use extra caution.
"It can be very dangerous. So, that's one thing to remember. there's a lot of flooding debris, which can be hazardous. It can be right under the water's surface. Use extreme caution and in areas that have a lot of debris, I would recommend boaters stay off the reservoir," said Darrell Guinn, from the TVA.
TVA also said it was working with state and federal agencies to catch debris that ended up in Douglas Lake. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recently deployed a boom in the Douglas Reservoir to help capture floating debris.
