CLAIBORNE, TN; Grainger, TN; Greene, TN; Hamble… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Claiborne County in east Tennessee... Grainger County in east Tennessee... Northwestern Greene County in east Tennessee... Hamblen County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Hawkins County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 855 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstor
Flooding in Claiborne, TN; Grainger, TN; Greene, TN; Hamblen, TN; Hawkins, TN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS