Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Knoxville/Tri Cities, TN
Issued by NWS Knoxville/Tri Cities, TN
226 WGUS84 KMRX 182034 FLSMRX Flood Advisory National Weather Service Morristown TN 434 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 TNC001-129-182345- /O.NEW.KMRX.FA.Y.0030.240518T2034Z-240518T2345Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 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. && LAT...LON 3612 8446 3615 8437 3615 8427 3606 8425 3605 8434 3605 8435 3605 8436 3604 8436 3603 8445 $$