Flash Flood Warning

FFWMRX

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Claiborne County in east Tennessee... Grainger County in east Tennessee... North Central Greene County in east Tennessee... Northern Hamblen County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Hawkins County in east Tennessee... Southeastern Union County in east Tennessee...

* Until 1215 PM EDT.

* At 909 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Washburn TN. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

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... Rogersville, Maynardville, Rutledge, Bean Station, Russellville, Luttrell, Bulls Gap, Thorn Hill and Mooresburg.