Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 7:29PM EDT until September 28 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 4:29pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 10:30pm
Description:
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Johnson County in east Tennessee...
* Until 130 AM EDT Saturday.
* At 729 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding
across the warned area.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Significant life threatening
flash flooding continues across parts of Johnson County. . This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding. High water levels continue to flow out
of the mountains causing significant flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Doeville, Laurel Bloomery and
Trade.
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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Johnson, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN