Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 10:42PM EDT until June 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas,
Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Northwest Carter and Sullivan and
southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell,
Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered showers and storms may affect the watch area
through shortly late tonight. Any additional heavy rains,
especially in areas that saw repeated storms earlier tonight,
may lead to isolated flash flooding. This will be especially
true for portions of Lee, Scott, and Wise counties where area
creeks and rivers are running high from heavy rains today.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Johnson; Northwest Carter; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: