Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:31AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:31pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including
the following areas, Bledsoe, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion,
Meigs, Rhea, Sequatchie and West Polk.
* WHEN...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. Rainfall
totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with locally heavier
amounts. High rainfall rates and the potential for repeated
rounds of moderate to heavy rain will support the potential of
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; Bledsoe; Rhea; Meigs; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; East Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov