Hiwassee River

Polk County wildfire 100% contained

McKenzie Hughes,

April 22, 2026

Wildfire Grows Rapidly In Remote Terrain

Wildfire Grows Rapidly In Remote Terrain

Robert Hanley,

April 15, 2026

Hand holding a glass of water poured from the kitchen faucet.

Algae on Hiwassee causing bad odor, taste in drinking water

WDEF News,

May 18, 2023

15 Year Old Fatality on Hiwassee River

WDEF News,

July 31, 2021

Boats collide on Hiwassee River over the weekend

Collins Parker,

August 5, 2020

Video from Hiwassee River Rescue Monday

Collins Parker,

June 5, 2018

Hydraulic fluid leak into Hiwassee River, officials say

WDEFAdmin,

February 6, 2018