Sevier Co. Opens Emergency Operations Center, Several Roads Shut Down

Officials said the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a “Level 2.” (Courtesy: WVLT)

Sevier Co. Opens Emergency Operations Center, Several Roads Shut Down

January 9, 2024
Officials said the center opened as a result of flooding throughout the county and is currently operating at a “Level 2.” (Courtesy: WVLT)

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.

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