A Tennessee hospital, previously destroyed by Hurricane Helene, is set to be rebuilt on flood-prone farmland, raising concerns about future flooding risks. Ballad Health plans to invest $44 million to construct the 10-bed Unicoi County Hospital near a Walmart, despite warnings from climate data experts about potential flooding from less severe storms. Critics emphasize the need for the facility to meet modern flood-resistant standards, as FEMA’s outdated maps underestimate the flood risks. The situation highlights a broader issue, with over 170 hospitals nationwide facing similar flooding threats.
