Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 28 at 6:56AM EDT until June 28 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 3:56am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 656 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
La Follette, Oneida, Jacksboro, Huntsville, Helenwood, Jellico,
Caryville, Winfield, Royal Blue, Elk Valley, Norma, Ketchen,
Smokey Junction, Cove Lake State Park, Slick Rock, Indian Mountain
State Park, Robbins, Fincastle, Elgin and White Oak.
This includes Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 131
and 161.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Campbell, TN; Claiborne, TN; Scott, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: