Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 9:02AM EDT until May 30 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
county, Knox.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 902 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Knoxville and Bearden.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Knox, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov