Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 7:49AM EDT until September 21 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 4:49am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Loudon County in east Tennessee...
Northeastern McMinn County in east Tennessee...
East Central Meigs County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Monroe County in east Tennessee...
South Central Roane County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 1045 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 749 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sweetwater, Decatur, Niota, Murray Store and Ten Mile.
- 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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Loudon, TN; McMinn, TN; Meigs, TN; Monroe, TN; Roane, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov