Flood Advisory for McMinn, TN; Meigs, TN
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Southwestern McMinn County in east Tennessee... Central Meigs County in east Tennessee... When: Until 830 PM EDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Southwestern McMinn County in east Tennessee... Central Meigs County in east Tennessee...
WHEN
Until 830 PM EDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 535 PM 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 up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Decatur, Hillsview and Riceville. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.