Flash flood warning issued for Sevierville area, Sevierville TN
Road ClosureThe National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Sevierville area in Sevier County, Tennessee. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain has fallen with more rain expected. Flooding of small creeks, streams, highways, streets, and low areas is likely. Residents are advised not to drive on flooded roads to stay safe.
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The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning. The National Weather Service in Morristown issued a flash flood warning for Central, Sevier County in East Tennessee until 1 p.m.
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Eastern Daylight Time.
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At 1009, Eastern Daylight Time, Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 impact.
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The flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
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streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas, low-lying areas.
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Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Sevierville, Vichinforge, McAnne, Turn Around Don't Drown.
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When encountering flooded roads avoid crossing current vehicles.
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Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roadways. Again, there's a flash flood warning in effect for Sevier County.
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This is KG4QWI, WX4TYS. National Weather Service has provided a little bit more context.
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The flash flood warning is for several.
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There is a weather
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station south at the downtown area on 441. That's located or detected over 3 inches of rain in its case this morning.
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Storm that is nearly parked over the wide area. Again, that storm is not moving,
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and therefore the flooding will be limited to the Sevierville area. But again, there is a flash flood warning. A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Central Sevier County in East Tennessee for the city of Sevierville. That will be until 1 p.m.
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1 p.m., 1300 hours, 1 p.m. So you have 4, excuse me,
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3 hours to go on this one. At 10 a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 to 3 inches of rain has already fallen. The expected rate is 1 to 2 inches.
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Anything in excess of 1 inch in an hour is considered flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin.
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Do not cross your vehicle into a roadway that is covered with water. Turn around. Do not drown.
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US-441, Sevierville, TN
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