Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 4:13AM EDT until May 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 1:13am
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
counties, Blount, Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and
Rhea.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 413 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Athens, Dayton, Sweetwater, Madisonville, Decatur, Soddy-
Daisy, Etowah, Charleston, Englewood, Graysville, Vonore,
Tellico Plains, Niota, Calhoun, Clear Water, Riceville, Mount
Vernon, Hillsview, Big Spring and Fort Loudon State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Blount, TN; Bradley, TN; Hamilton, TN; McMinn, TN; Meigs, TN; Monroe, TN; Rhea, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN