Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Morristown TN
⏳ In force until Thu 5 Nov, 14:15 📍 Polk, TN (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
* 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…
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaPolk, TN
Issuing authorityNWS Morristown TN
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-05T02:58:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-05T02:58:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-05T02:58:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-05T06:15:00-05:00
📋 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:2.49.0.1.840.0.0473e01fc18efbc942c591077a5d4394d2b72fd1.001.1
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
From the report shown in the feed:
- * 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…
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