Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:44PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
counties, Bledsoe, Meigs and Rhea.
* WHEN...From late tonight 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:
Bledsoe; Rhea; Meigs
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov