Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 6:23AM EST until November 5 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...
* Until 900 AM Est.
* At 623 AM Est, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Copperhill. Widespread catastrophic flash
flooding is ongoing with numerous businesses and homes under
several feet of water.
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...Emergency management reported.
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. Please heed all local
evacuation orders.
* 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
- 2081st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather