POLK, TN — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central Polk County in east Tennessee...
* WHEN...Until 115 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...An estimated 6 to 10 inches of rain fell in northern Georgia overnight. Runoff from this extreme rainfall continues to produce significant flooding in the Copperhill area, with additional flooding downstream. Although water levels are decreasing, it will take several hours for flood waters to recede completely. As such the areal flood warning has been extended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1100 AM EST, excessive runoff from extreme overnight rainfall in northern Georgia continues to produce flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ducktown and Copperhill. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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