Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:14AM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:14am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 9:00am
Description:
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Carter County in east Tennessee...
Unicoi County in east Tennessee...
* Until noon EDT.
* At 914 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Roan Mountain. Flash flooding is already occurring. Evacuations
are ongoing in Roan Village. U.S. Highway 19 is flooded in
multiple locations in Unicoi County.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Erwin, Hampton, Banner Hill, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Roane
Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, Hampton Creek Cove State Park,
Elk Mills and Rocky Fork.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Carter, TN; Unicoi, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN