Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 12:20PM EDT until September 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 9:20am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Monroe County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1220 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 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...
Tellico Plains and Bullet Creek.
- 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.
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:
Monroe, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov