Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 28 at 1:54PM EDT until June 28 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
counties, Cocke, Jefferson and Sevier.
* WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 154 PM EDT, the public reported flooding in the advisory
area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- 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