Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Knoxville/Tri Cities, TN

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1215 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

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Anderson TN-Campbell TN-Morgan TN-Scott TN-
1215 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1214 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Clinton, La Follette, Wartburg, Oliver Springs, Jacksboro,
    Huntsville, Helenwood, Caryville, Rocky Top, Norris,
    Sunbright, Smokey Junction, Rosedale, Slick Rock, Frozen Head
    State Park, Petros, Norma, Coalfield, Robbins and Elgin.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3641 8466 3641 8467 3642 8468 3633 8397
      3629 8398 3627 8401 3619 8394 3608 8408
      3605 8455 3610 8484 3615 8491 3621 8491
      3624 8488 3629 8487 3630 8479 3633 8477
      3634 8474 3638 8472 3637 8471 3640 8466


$$

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