Flooding leads officials to evacuate Gatlinburg campground
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) – Officials say more than 400 people had to leave a Tennessee campground after heavy thunderstorms led to flash flooding along the Little Pigeon River.
Sevier County Assistant Mayor Perrin Anderson told news outlets that the Greenbrier Campground in Gatlinburg was evacuated after roughly 8.5 inches of rain fell Tuesday evening.
She said no injuries were reported, but vehicles and debris from the campground were washed downstream by floodwaters.
A temporary shelter was opened at Pittman Center Elementary School, and county officials said 69 people sought refuge there.
Crews went out after daybreak Wednesday to assess damage.
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