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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Morristown TN

527 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026



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Polk TN-

527 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026



...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM EST THIS MORNING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.



* WHERE...South Central Polk County in east Tennessee...



* WHEN...Until 715 AM EST.



* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying

  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several

  structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are

  continuing. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from

  earlier rainfall.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 527 AM EST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the

    warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected

    to begin shortly. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.

  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the

    warned area.

  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...

    Ducktown and Copperhill.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.



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.



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LAT...LON 3499 8444 3502 8447 3506 8455 3511 8459

      3510 8449 3502 8438 3499 8436





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