POLK, TN — 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.
Flooding in Polk, 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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