Flood Advisory for Blount, TN; Monroe, TN
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What is happening
What: Minor flooding continues due to recent excessive rainfall from earlier today. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: South Central Blount County in east Tennessee... East Central Monroe County in east Tennessee... When: Until 500 PM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Minor flooding continues due to recent excessive rainfall from earlier today. * WHERE...South Central Blount County in east Tennessee... East Central Monroe County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 201 PM EDT, The heavy rain has ended, but creeks and streams remain elevated and minor flooding remains ongoing. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Citico, Tariffville and Citico Beach. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 2:04PM EDT until July 23 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Morristown TN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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