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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Morristown TN

258 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026



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Polk TN-

258 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM EST THIS MORNING...



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



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



* WHEN...Until 615 AM EST.



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

  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several

  structures are flooded, especially in the Grassy Creek area.

  Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier

  rainfall.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 256 AM EST, local law enforcement reported slow moving

    thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned area.

    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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