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Flash Flood Warning
ActivePolk, TN
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...
* Until 700 AM EST.
* At 358 AM EST, Widespread significant flooding is ongoing with homes and business under water and being evacuated due to runoff along the Ocoee from extreme heavy rainfall in Georgia. Flash flooding is ongoing.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Copperhill. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported widespread significant flash flooding and numerous homes and business under water. The Ocoee River has risen to Major Flood Stage and is 3 feet from its all-time peak.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ducktown and Copperhill.
Instructions
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Data from the National Weather Service
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