Flood Warning issued November 5 at 5:27AM EST until November 5 at 7:15AM 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 715 AM Est.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are
continuing. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall.
* Additional Details...
- At 527 AM Est, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the
warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- 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
- 2081st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather