Tennessee Storm Damage 2024 Today. The death toll from helene climbed as emergency responders rushed to rescue residents in small mountain towns that have been cut off from communication. At least three people were killed overnight as powerful storms ripped through the central and eastern united states, bringing torrential rain, hail and even tornadoes.

East tennessee continues to be in danger of extreme and dangerous floods after the remnants of hurricane helene blew through. Severe weather was blamed for the deaths of two people wednesday in tennessee, where at least two tornadoes were spotted, as another round of powerful.