Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 4:54PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 1:54pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Carter County in east Tennessee...
East Central Greene County in east Tennessee...
West Central Johnson County in east Tennessee...
Southeastern Sullivan County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Unicoi County in east Tennessee...
Washington County in east Tennessee...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 454 PM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in
High flow of water from Watauga Dam will continue causing
extensive flooding. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for For the Watauga River and area
roadways. 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.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Johnson City, Elizabethton, Erwin, Jonesborough, Pine Crest,
Central, Midway, Oak Grove, Unicoi, Bluff City, Watauga, Milligan
College, Rocky Mount State Park, Avondale, Embreeville, Leesburg,
Telford, Hunter, Limestone and Sadie.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Carter, TN; Greene, TN; Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Unicoi, TN; Washington, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN