Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Claiborne County in east Tennessee... Central Grainger County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Hamblen County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Jefferson County in east Tennessee...

* WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1017 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Morristown, Jefferson City, Rutledge, New Tazewell, Tazewell, Thorn Hill, Lone Mountain, Panther Creek State Park and Alpha. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood