Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 4:51PM EDT until July 17 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Loudon County in east Tennessee...
Northeastern McMinn County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Monroe County in east Tennessee...
Southeastern Roane County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lenoir City, Sweetwater, Loudon, Philadelphia, Paint Rock,
Tellico Village and Bradbury.
- 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:
Loudon, TN; McMinn, TN; Monroe, TN; Roane, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
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