Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 10:17AM EDT until July 28 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Claiborne County in east Tennessee...
Central Grainger County in east Tennessee...
Southwestern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...
Northeastern Jefferson County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1017 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. 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 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Morristown, Jefferson City, Rutledge, New Tazewell, Tazewell,
Thorn Hill, Lone Mountain, Panther Creek State Park and Alpha.
- 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.
Area Description:
Claiborne, TN; Grainger, TN; Hamblen, TN; Jefferson, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov