Flood Warning issued November 5 at 11:07AM EST until November 5 at 1:15PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central Polk County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 115 PM Est.
* IMPACTS...An estimated 6 to 10 inches of rain fell in northern
Georgia overnight. Runoff from this extreme rainfall continues to
produce significant flooding in the Copperhill area, with
additional flooding downstream. Although water levels are
decreasing, it will take several hours for flood waters to recede
completely. As such the areal flood warning has been extended.
* additional Details...
- At 1100 AM Est, excessive runoff from extreme overnight rainfall
in northern Georgia continues to produce flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ducktown and Copperhill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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
- 2113th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather