Flash Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Morristown TN
⏳ In force until Thu 5 Nov, 17:00 📍 Polk, TN (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee... * Until 900 AM EST. * At 623 AM EST, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Copperhill. Widespread catastrophic flash flooding is ongoing with numerous businesses and homes under several feet of water. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlash Flood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaPolk, TN
Issuing authorityNWS Morristown TN
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-05T06:23:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-05T06:23:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-05T06:23:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-05T09:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. 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.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.982e89ad0668d173bfb8c614b3f3a35d1d111568.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. 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.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for...
- Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...
- * Until 900 AM EST.
- * At 623 AM EST, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Copperhill.
- Widespread catastrophic flash flooding is ongoing with numerous businesses and homes under several feet of water.
- FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for…
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