Flood Advisory for Claiborne, TN; Grainger, TN; Hamblen, TN +1 more
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Eastern Claiborne County in east Tennessee... Central Grainger County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Hamblen County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Jefferson County in east Tennessee......
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Claiborne County in east Tennessee... Central Grainger County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Hamblen County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Jefferson County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1017 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Morristown, Jefferson City, Rutledge, New Tazewell, Tazewell, Thorn Hill, Lone Mountain, Panther Creek State Park and Alpha. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 10:17AM EDT until July 28 at 12:15PM 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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