Flood Advisory for Carter, TN; Sullivan, TN; Unicoi, TN +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Carter, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington
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- Official severity
- Minor
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What is happening
What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: West Central Carter County in east Tennessee... South Central Sullivan County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Unicoi County in east Tennessee... Northeastern...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Carter County in east Tennessee... South Central Sullivan County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Unicoi County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Washington County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1111 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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... Johnson City, Elizabethton, Central, Pine Crest, Midway, Oak Grove, Unicoi, Watauga and Milligan College. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 13 at 11:11PM EDT until August 14 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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