Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 28 at 9:29AM EDT until June 28 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 6:29am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
counties, Cocke, Jefferson and Sevier.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 929 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Morristown, Sevierville, Newport, Gatlinburg, Dandridge,
Pigeon Forge, White Pine, Baneberry, Parrottsville, Pittman
Center, Fairgarden, Bird Crossing, Chestnut Hill, Harrisburg,
Cosby, Hartford, Bybee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
Elkmont and McMahan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Cocke, TN; Jefferson, TN; Sevier, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov