BLOUNT, TN; Monroe, TN — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Blount County in east Tennessee... Central Monroe County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 944 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in Madisonville, TN due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Standing wate
Flooding in Blount, TN; Monroe, 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.
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