Flood Warning issued November 5 at 9:10AM EST until November 5 at 11:15AM 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 1115 AM Est.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous structures remain
inundated in the Copperhill area which is covered by a Flash Flood
Emergency. However, additional minor flooding is expected to
continue for several hours further downstream along the Ocoee
River.
* additional Details...
- At 902 AM Est, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the
warned area due to excessive runoff from extreme rainfall in
Georgia. Flooding is ongoing and expected to continue.
- 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
- 2098th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather