Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 6:02PM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Western Anderson County in east Tennessee...
Central Morgan County in east Tennessee...
South Central Scott County in east Tennessee...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Wartburg, Sunbright, Deerlodge, Frozen Head State Park, High Point
and Petros.
Instruction:
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Anderson, TN; Morgan, TN; Scott, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: