Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Morristown TN
⏳ In force until Thu 5 Nov, 21:15 📍 Polk, TN (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Polk County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 115 PM EST. * IMPACTS...An estimated 6 to 10 inches of rain fell in northern Georgia overnight. Runoff from this extreme rainfall continues to produce significant flooding in the Copperhill area, with additional flooding downstream. Although water levels are decreasing…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaPolk, TN
Issuing authorityNWS Morristown TN
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-05T11:07:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-05T11:07:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-05T11:07:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-05T13:15:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
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.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d0b430134170e79ce0d50ef9754262b84185f755.001.1
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.
- 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.
- 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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- * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- * WHERE...South Central Polk County in east Tennessee...
- * WHEN...Until 115 PM EST.
- * IMPACTS...An estimated 6 to 10 inches of rain fell in northern Georgia overnight.
- Runoff from this extreme rainfall continues to produce significant flooding in the Copperhill area, with additional flooding downstream.
- Although water levels are decreasing…
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