North Carolina, Tennessee Severe Flood Watch | Effective 10/08/2026 09:43

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued October 8 at 12:43PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 8, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires: 
October 9, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie and West Polk. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area early Saturday morning through early Sunday. Widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected. High rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain will support potential flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Cherokee; Clay; Sequatchie; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; East Polk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov