Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 1:20PM EDT until July 5 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Meigs County in east Tennessee...
Central Rhea County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 120 PM EDT, 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...
Dayton, Spring City, Old Washington and Evensville.
- 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:
Meigs, TN; Rhea, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: