Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 8 at 6:25PM EDT until June 8 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 625 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management and media reported. Several roads
in Knoxville are flooded, with at least two stalled
vehicles.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Knoxville and Bearden.
This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 381
and 394.
Avoid known low spots! Flood waters may obscure significant depth.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Knox, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: