Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Knoxville/Tri Cities, TN

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Morristown TN
606 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

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Carter TN-Johnson TN-Unicoi TN-
606 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
  counties, Carter, Johnson and Unicoi.

* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 605 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 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Erwin, Mountain City, Hampton, Banner Hill, Unicoi, Roane
    Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, Limestone Cove, Hampton
    Creek Cove State Park, Elk Mills, Doeville, Neva and Rocky
    Fork.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3619 8241 3652 8170 3647 8170 3641 8174
      3634 8171 3636 8179 3634 8186 3630 8191
      3612 8203 3610 8213 3615 8215 3616 8221
      3613 8224 3609 8240 3598 8251 3595 8256
      3597 8261 3608 8258 3610 8259 3615 8244


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