03/14/2025
From the National Weather Service
* WHAT... Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Widespread amounts of 2 to 3 inches are forecast, with localized higher amounts possible.
* WHERE... A portion of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bledsoe, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Roane, Scott TN, Sequatchie, Southeast Monroe and West Polk.
* WHEN... From Saturday morning through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS... Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms will affect east Tennessee between
Saturday morning and early Sunday morning.
Widespread amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected, but locally higher amounts could occur.
The heavy rainfall rates plus the potential for storms to affect an area multiple times, especially in the southern plateau and southern valley, means the risk of flooding is heightened. - http:// www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...
