Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 28 at 11:53AM EDT until June 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 8:53am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
counties, Morgan and Scott.
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1153 AM EDT, the public reported flooding in the advisory
area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wartburg, Oliver Springs, Harriman, Sunbright, Oakdale,
Frozen Head State Park, Deerlodge, Elgin, Petros, Slick Rock,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Robbins, Rugby State Park, Rugby
and Coalfield.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Morgan, TN; Scott, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov