Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 2:48PM EDT until July 5 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Bradley County in east Tennessee...
Southwestern McMinn County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Polk County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 248 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 up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cleveland, Benton, Charleston, East Cleveland, Calhoun, Tasso,
Dentville and Riceville.
- 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:
Bradley, TN; McMinn, TN; Polk, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: