The claim: Image shows flooding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on Sept. 30, 2024. A Sept. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows what appears to be a flooded street in a mountain town.

Despite a viral AI image showing a flooded Gatlinburg street, the city is open and welcoming back tourists. ... Though East Tennessee was hit hard by Helene, Gatlinburg is back to status quo.

Photos show towns like Erwin and Newport, Tennessee, which saw an immense amount of destruction. The dire reality of these pictures is true. However, there have also been AI-generated images ...

Despite an viral AI image showing a flooded Gatlinburg street, the city is open and welcoming back tourists. ... Though East Tennessee was hit hard by Helene, Gatlinburg is back to status quo.

The claim: Image shows flooding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on Sept. 30, 2024. A Sept. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows what appears to be a flooded street in a mountain town.