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Attention all stations, this is a flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service in.
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Morristown, Tennessee.
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This flash flood warning has been issued at 11:14 a.m.
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Flash flood warning is for South Central Blount County and East Central Monroe County.
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This flood warning is in effect until 2:15 eastern time.
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At 11:14 a.m., emergency management reported ongoing water issues near Citico Creek at.
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Doublecamp Campground.
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Recent rains of precipice between two and 5 " over the last three to 4 h .
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Additional rain is moving in and flooding is expected to worsen, especially across steep terrain and narrow drainage basins.
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The affected rainfall rate is half an inch to 1 " in 1 h .
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Additional rainfall amounts of half an inch to 1 " are possible in the warned area.
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Flash flooding is already occurring.
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This is emergency management reported.
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Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as poor drainage in low lying areas will be the impact.
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Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Citico,
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Tariffville, and Citico Beach.
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
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Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Be aware of surrounding.
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And do not drive into flooded roads.
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Flooding is occurring or imminent.
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It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, and creeks, which can become killers in heavy rains.
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Campers and hikers should avoid streams and creeks.
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This is WX Four TYS.