Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Knoxville/Tri Cities, TN

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WGUS84 KMRX 182034
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Morristown TN
434 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

TNC001-129-182345-
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Anderson TN-Morgan TN-
434 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
  counties, Anderson and Morgan.

* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Oliver Springs, Petros, Coalfield and Frozen Head State Park.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3612 8446 3615 8437 3615 8427 3606 8425
      3605 8434 3605 8435 3605 8436 3604 8436
      3603 8445


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