Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 11:22AM EDT until July 23 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 8:22am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Blount County in east Tennessee...
South Central Sevier County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1119 AM EDT, Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff
reported heavy rain in Cades Cove due to thunderstorms. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 0.5 and
1.5 inches of rain have fallen. A few roads in Cades Cove are
closed due to high water.
- Cades Cove and other places with nearby streams are the most
likely place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cades Cove and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Blount, TN; Sevier, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: