Flood Warning issued November 5 at 6:39AM EST until November 5 at 9:15AM 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 915 AM Est.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are
flooded within the Flash Flood Emergency and further runoff is
likely to continue downstream.
* Additional Details...
- At 639 AM Est, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the
warned area due to excessive runoff from extreme rainfall in
Georgia. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
- 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
- 2082nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather