BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – People have spent a lot of time talking about Hurricane Helene during the last week. This time, 29 years ago, we were talking about another big storm, Hurricane Opal.

In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, impacting the Caribbean, the southeastern U.S., and inland areas, including the Appalachian region and Great Smoky ...

Hurricane Opal, 1995. ... The Tennessee Valley Authority reported flood control issues due to swollen rivers and reservoirs, adding to the overall impact of the storm across the region.

On Oct. 4, 1995, Hurricane Opal brought 70 mph winds and knocked down 300-plus trees throughout Columbus and Fort Moore, according to the Ledger’s archive.

On Oct. 4, 1995, Hurricane Opal brought 70 mph winds and knocked down 300-plus trees throughout Columbus and Fort Moore, according to the Ledger’s archive.

Hurricane Nate first hit New Orleans and Hurricane Opal hit near the border of Florida and Alabama. Over in Logan, Hurricane Isidor, which also first hit New Orleans, passed through in 2002.

Hurricane Opal, 1995. ... The Tennessee Valley Authority reported flood control issues due to swollen rivers and reservoirs, adding to the overall impact of the storm across the region.

As Knoxville braces for heavy rain and flooding from Hurricane Helene, here's a look at past storms that reached all the way into East Tennessee. News Today's news ...