Rhea County, TN
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In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:23 PM EDT – Saturday 09/19 6:30 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Morristown TN
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
Northeastern Bledsoe County in east Tennessee... Central Rhea County in east Tennessee...
When
Until 630 PM EDT /530 PM CDT/.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details
- At 323 PM EDT /223 PM CDT/, 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 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dayton, Spring City, Stinging Fork Falls State Park, Evensville, Piney Falls State Park and Grandview. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Bledsoe, TN
- Rhea, TN
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Today's Forecast
Created by the NWS Morristown WFO
Another hot mid September day with highs in the 90s for most of the Valley. Scattered thunderstorms develop this afternoon and a few could become severe, primarily posing a a damaging wind threat.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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