Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Officials in Sevier County have opened the Emergency Operations Center as several roads are shut down throughout the county.
Officials say the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a “Level 2.”
Additionally, almost two dozen roads are now closed due to flooding, see the complete list below:
- Butler Branch Road / E. Parkway
- River Divide Road
- Maples Branch Road between Laura’s Lane and Richardson Cove
- Webb Creek / E. Parkway
- Red Bank Road
- Greystone Heights Road Bridge, which is located at the intersection with Parkway
- Hemlock Street
- The 500 block of Baskins Creek Road in the direction of Pebble Creek Road
- River Road from its intersection of Parkway to its intersection with Maples Lane
- Snapp Road
- Chapman Hwy / Ogle Road
- Red Bank Rd / Red Bank Cir.
- Bruce St / E Parkway
- E Kings Ridge Road
- 1645 Cardinal Rd., Gatlinburg
- Topside Road / Loop Road
- Hidden Hills Road / E Parkway
- Chamberlain Lane / Knights Lane
- Dunkin’s Road / E Union Valley
- 1220 Upper Alpine Way
- Lower Alpine, Gatlinburg
- W Cummings Chapel / Jones Cove Road
Also, severe flooding has prompted officials in Gatlinburg to open an emergency shelter at the Gatlinburg Community Center located at 157 Mills Park Road.
