Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles WSW Chattanooga TN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
350 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

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Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
350 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025 /250 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOW THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

Another round of moderate to heavy rain is expected today and
tonight with increasing flooding risk. Wind gusts to around 40
mph are expected across portions of the east TN mountains and
foothills tonight. There is a very low probability, 1 and 10
chance, that gusts could be as high as 65 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A wet pattern with another round of moderate to heavy rain this
weekend. Flooding issues will becoming increasingly likely.
Another 2 to 4 inches is expected Saturday into Sunday across the
majority of the area.

The potential exists for a significant flooding event through the
weekend. Stream and river flooding, flooded roadways, as well as
mud and rock slides are all possible. Please stay tuned to the
latest forecast as rainfall amounts will continue to be adjusted
through the week. Additionally, another round of gusty winds are
possible across the East Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and North
Carolina mountains Saturday night. This could exacerbate issues
due to saturated grounds, leading to higher probabilities of
downed trees and power outages. Finally, the southern portions of
East Tennessee are highlighted in a severe weather risk for severe
thunderstorms Saturday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Detailed reports of flooding this week will also be appreciated.

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Morristown TN
249 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

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Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest
Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-Southeast Greene-
Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-Southeast Carter-Roane-
Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-Blount Smoky Mountains-
North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-
McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-
West Polk-East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
Including the cities of Elk Valley, Sweetwater, Old Washington,
Mount Crest, South Holston Dam, Neva, Brasstown, Murphy, Cedar
Creek, Old Cumberland, Jefferson City, Castlewood, Topton,
Evensville, Benton, Cades Cove, Honaker, Kyles Ford, Slick Rock,
Paulette, Bullet Creek, Loudon, Laurel Bloomery, Appalachia,
Jellico, Dayton, Pigeon Forge, Harriman, Hiawasse Dam, Lookout
Mountain, Clairfield, Cleveland, Big Frog Mountain, Rockwood,
Bearden, Hiltons, Harrogate-Shawanee, Luttrell, Elizabethton,
Elgin, Brayton, White Oak, Dunlap, Morristown, Andrews, Hartford,
Turtletown, Sneedville, Shady Valley, Oliver Springs, Clear
Water, Hampton, Evanston, Monteagle, Knoxville, Norton, Benhams,
Lone Oak, Powells Crossroads, Oak Ridge, White Pine, Harrisburg,
Rose Hill, Chestnut Hill, Conasauga, Tusquitee, Lebanon,
Kingston, Chattanooga, Rosedale, Sevierville, Shooting Creek,
Mountain City, Mooresburg, Oneida, Reliance, Citico, Dye,
Grandview, Sandlick, Spring City, Cartwright, Clinton, Johnson
City, Royal Blue, Kodak, Haletown (Guild), Whitwell, Wise,
Fincastle, Tasso, Madisonville, Dentville, Greeneville,
Hayesville, Bristol VA, Coker Creek, Arthur, Signal Mountain,
Doeville, Bradbury, Abingdon, Coeburn, Springdale, Archville,
Unaka, Howard Quarter, Dandridge, Big Spring, Bristol TN,
Pikeville, Elkmont, Bybee, Sharps Chapel, Lake Forest, Violet, La
Follette, Parksville, Caryville, Athens, Erwin, High Point,
Smokey Junction, Limestone Cove, Palio, Alpha, Kingsport,
Maryville, Hansonville, Newport, Pine Orchard, South Pittsburg,
Big South Fork National, Melvine, Etowah, McMahan, Big Stone Gap,
Norma, Martin Springs, Ducktown, Treadway, Lenoir City, Jasper,
Norris Lake, Bean Station, Marble, Fairview, Huntsville, Cagle,
Petros, Gatlinburg, Trade, Russellville, Unicoi, Happy Valley,
Eagle Furnace, Strawberry Plains, Alcoa, Seymour, Maynardville,
Pardee, and Lone Mountain
249 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025 /149 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025/

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the
  following areas, Cherokee and Clay, east Tennessee, including the
  following areas, Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount Smoky Mountains,
  Bradley, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk,
  Grainger, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson,
  Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, North Sevier,
  Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest
  Greene, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Roane, Scott TN, Sequatchie,
  Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene,
  Southeast Monroe, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Washington TN and West
  Polk, and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee,
  Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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. These high waters
  in streams and rivers will possibly result in flooded structures
  in vulnerable locations along local waterways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Another round of moderate to possibly heavy rain is expected
    this afternoon and tonight. Additional rainfall amounts of 1
    to 1.5 inches is expected north of I-40 and 1.5 to 2 inches
    south of I-40. Polk, Cherokee, and Clay counties are expected
    to see 2 to 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible.
    This additional rainfall will likely result in areas of
    flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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SR




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
822 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...Tennessee...

  South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton
  and Catoosa Counties.

For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga TN...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1130 AM EST.

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822 PM EST Tue Feb 11 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO EARLY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga TN.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to cross Mack Smith Road in
  Catoosa County, Georgia. Flooding begins at golf courses near the
  confluence of South and West Chickamauga Creeks. West Chickamauga
  Creek begins to overflow its banks, as well.
  At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith Road begins to impede
  traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the
  Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in
  the area.
  At 20.0 feet, Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses Lovell
  Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the airport
  runway.
  At 21.0 feet, Mack Smith Road and Lovell Field Loop become
  impassable. Water begins to come onto Airport Road, just north of
  the terminal complex. West Chickamauga Creek increases to near a
  half mile wide in places, becoming hazardous to adjacent travel in
  East Ridge.
  At 22.0 feet, Airport Road is closed to traffic. A couple of homes
  are slightly flooded near intersection of Mack Smith Road and May
  Street. Flooding becomes extensive around the north end of the
  airport.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Thursday morning to a crest of 20.5 feet Thursday
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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