Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 3:58AM EST until November 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...

* Until 700 AM Est.

* At 358 AM Est, Widespread significant flooding is ongoing with
homes and business under water and being evacuated due to runoff
along the Ocoee from extreme heavy rainfall in Georgia. Flash
flooding is ongoing.

Flash Flood Emergency for Copperhill. This is a PARTICULARLY
dangerous situation. Seek higher ground now!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported widespread significant flash
flooding and numerous homes and business under water. The
Ocoee River has risen to Major Flood Stage and is 3 feet
from its all-time peak.

IMPACT...This is a Particularly dangerous situation. Seek higher
ground now! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ducktown and Copperhill.

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

This month

2076th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days