Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:20AM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:20am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 9:00am
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR
SOUTHERN CARTER AND UNICOI COUNTIES...
At 920 AM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Roan
Village. Flash flooding is already occurring. Evacuations are
ongoing in Roan Village.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Roan Village. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Carter, TN; Unicoi, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN