Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 4 at 9:32AM EDT until July 4 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 6:32am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Bledsoe County in east Tennessee...
Northeastern Rhea County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT /1130 AM CDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 932 AM EDT /832 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain
due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Spring City, Stinging Fork Falls State Park, Piney Falls State
Park, Melvine and Grandview.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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:
Bledsoe, TN; Rhea, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: