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River Flood Warning 10, NWS Morristown, TN

April 23, 2017Lee County, Virginia; Hancock County, Tennessee

NWS Morristown, TN issued this river flood warning at Apr 23, 2017, 9:10 PM EDT for Lee County, Virginia; Hancock County, Tennessee. It took effect at Apr 24, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 23, 2017, 9:10 PM EDT (01:10 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 24, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired: Apr 24, 2017, 4:34 PM EDT
In force: 15 hr
Issued by: NWS Morristown, TN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Hancock County, TN, Lee County, VA

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Powell River near Jonesville (JNSV2). The gauge peaked at 21.24 ft at Apr 24, 2017, 7:00 AM EDT.

Action stage: 15 ft
Minor stage: 18 ft
Moderate stage: 30 ft
Major stage: 35 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03531500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

114 
WGUS44 KMRX 240110
FLWMRX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown, Tennessee
910 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...The National Weather Service in Morristown, TN has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers ...

  Powell River Near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock and Lee Counties
  Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Bledsoe...Marion and 
  Sequatchie Counties

Heavy rainfall across the region over the last couple of days has lead to
flooding across the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most deaths in floods occur in automobiles. If you come to a closed 
or flooded road, Turn Around! Don't Drown! For more details, stay 
tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or commercial television or radio 
stations that carry weather information.

&&

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910 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

The National Weather Service in Morristown, TN has issued a
* Flood Warning for 
  The Powell River Near Jonesville VA.
* From late tonight until Monday morning.
* At 08:45 PM Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by midnight tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 18.0 feet early tomorrow morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon.
* At 18.0 feet...The river invades several fields and reaches a few 
  farm buildings.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3652 8333 3659 8340 3686 8287 3680 8279

$$

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810 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2017

The National Weather Service in Morristown, TN has issued a
* Flood Warning for 
  The Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* From Monday morning until late Monday night.
* At 07:15 PM Sunday the stage was 13.7 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue 
  to rise to near 14.0 feet by late tomorrow morning. The river will fall 
  back below flood stage by late tomorrow evening.
* At 14.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural land begins.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3510 8561 3555 8528 3552 8523 3507 8554

$$

5 follow-up statements

840 
WGUS84 KMRX 240656
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown, Tennessee
256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers ...

  North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA affecting Hawkins...
  Sullivan and Scott Counties 
  Powell River Near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock and Lee Counties 
  Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Bledsoe...Marion and 
  Sequatchie Counties 
 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers ...
  Clinch River At Cleveland VA affecting Russell and Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA affecting Grainger...Hancock and
  Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Claiborne...Grainger and 
  Hancock Counties 
  Pigeon River At Newport TN affecting Cocke County 
  Powell River Near Arthur TN affecting Claiborne and Hancock 
  Counties 
 
 (Remove this line and insert hydrometeorological basis section here)

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most deaths in floods occur in automobiles. If you come to a closed 
or flooded road, Turn Around! Don't Drown! For more details, stay 
tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or commercial television or radio 
stations that carry weather information.

&&

VAC167-169-242056-
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256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River At Cleveland VA.
* Until this evening.
* At 01:45 AM Monday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* At 18.0 feet...Water begins to affect a few houses immediately 
  along the river downstream from the ballpark, flooding 
  approximately 25 acres.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3680 8247 3686 8252 3706 8185 3700 8182

$$

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256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 02:15 AM Monday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.5 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.5 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are
  possible.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3655 8294 3657 8302 3682 8251 3677 8246

$$

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256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River Above Tazewell TN.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 02:30 AM Monday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow...but is then expected to begin falling. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* At 16.0 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture land around Grissom 
  Island occurs. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by 
  flooding of the Clinch River.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3632 8356 3637 8359 3659 8306 3659 8296

$$

TNC073-163-VAC169-242056-
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256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 02:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.0 feet by this
  afternoon...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.0 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* At 18.0 feet...Several homes are flooded and 20 to 30 acres are 
  inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3641 8283 3651 8288 3673 8235 3662 8233

$$

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256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pigeon River At Newport TN.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 02:00 AM Monday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.9 feet by this 
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by late this morning.
* At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs downstream from gage on Highway
  25/70 and in the community of Edwina. Jimtown Road may be affected.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3600 8321 3597 8317 3578 8310 3580 8319

$$

TNC067-VAC105-241800-
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256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until this afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Powell River Near Jonesville VA.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 01:45 AM Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying sections of Routes 641 and 783 are 
  affected and some private driveways are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3652 8333 3659 8340 3686 8287 3680 8279

$$

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256 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Powell River Near Arthur TN.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 02:15 AM Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Water covers roads along both banks of the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3659 8361 3654 8337 3640 8375 3645 8383

$$

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156 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 01:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.5 feet by this
  afternoon...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow late morning.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.5 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow late 
  morning.
* At 14.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural land begins.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3510 8561 3555 8528 3552 8523 3507 8554

$$

929 
WGUS84 KMRX 241029
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown, Tennessee
629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers ...

  Powell River Near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock and Lee Counties 
 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers ...
  South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Catoosa and 
  Hamilton Counties 
  Clinch River At Cleveland VA affecting Russell and Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA affecting Grainger...Hancock and
  Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Claiborne...Grainger and 
  Hancock Counties 
  North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA affecting Hawkins...
  Sullivan and Scott Counties 
  Pigeon River At Newport TN affecting Cocke County 
  Powell River Near Arthur TN affecting Claiborne and Hancock 
  Counties 
  Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Bledsoe...Marion and 
  Sequatchie Counties 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most deaths in floods occur in automobiles. If you come to a closed 
or flooded road, Turn Around! Don't Drown! For more details, stay 
tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or commercial television or radio 
stations that carry weather information.

&&

VAC167-169-250029-
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/CLVV2.1.ER.170424T0220Z.170424T1200Z.170424T1834Z.NO/
629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River At Cleveland VA.
* Until this evening.
* At 05:45 AM Monday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* At 18.0 feet...Water begins to affect a few houses immediately 
  along the river downstream from the ballpark, flooding 
  approximately 25 acres.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3680 8247 3686 8252 3706 8185 3700 8182

$$

TNC057-067-VAC169-250029-
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629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 05:15 AM Monday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.5 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.5 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are
  possible.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3655 8294 3657 8302 3682 8251 3677 8246

$$

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629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River Above Tazewell TN.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 05:30 AM Monday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow...but is then expected to begin falling. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* At 16.0 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture land around Grissom 
  Island occurs. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by 
  flooding of the Clinch River.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3632 8356 3637 8359 3659 8306 3659 8296

$$

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629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 06:15 AM Monday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 18.0 feet...Several homes are flooded and 20 to 30 acres are 
  inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3641 8283 3651 8288 3673 8235 3662 8233

$$

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629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN.
* From this morning until this afternoon.
* At 06:15 AM Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Nonflood flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 18.0 feet by this morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by this morning.
* At 18.0 feet...Water begins to cross Mack Smith Road in Catoosa 
  County, Georgia. Flooding begins at golf courses near the 
  confluence of South and West Chickamauga Creeks. West Chickamauga 
  Creek begins to overflow its banks, as well.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3509 8527 3511 8522 3492 8508 3489 8517

$$

TNC029-242151-
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629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pigeon River At Newport TN.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 06:00 AM Monday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this morning.
* At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs downstream from gage on Highway
  25/70 and in the community of Edwina. Jimtown Road may be affected.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3600 8321 3597 8317 3578 8310 3580 8319

$$

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629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Powell River Near Jonesville VA.
* Until this evening.
* At 05:45 AM Monday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying sections of Routes 641 and 783 are 
  affected and some private driveways are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3652 8333 3659 8340 3686 8287 3680 8279

$$

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629 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Powell River Near Arthur TN.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 05:15 AM Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Water covers roads along both banks of the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3659 8361 3654 8337 3640 8375 3645 8383

$$

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529 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 04:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late morning.
* At 14.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural land begins.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3510 8561 3555 8528 3552 8523 3507 8554

$$

477 
WGUS84 KMRX 241132
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown, Tennessee
732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers ...

  North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA affecting Hawkins...
  Sullivan and Scott Counties 
 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers ...
  South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Catoosa and 
  Hamilton Counties 
  Clinch River At Cleveland VA affecting Russell and Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA affecting Grainger...Hancock and
  Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Claiborne...Grainger and 
  Hancock Counties 
  Pigeon River At Newport TN affecting Cocke County 
  Powell River Near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock and Lee Counties
  
  Powell River Near Arthur TN affecting Claiborne and Hancock 
  Counties 
  Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Bledsoe...Marion and 
  Sequatchie Counties 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most deaths in floods occur in automobiles. If you come to a closed 
or flooded road, Turn Around! Don't Drown! For more details, stay 
tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or commercial television or radio 
stations that carry weather information.

&&

VAC167-169-250034-
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/CLVV2.1.ER.170424T0220Z.170424T1200Z.170424T1834Z.NO/
732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River At Cleveland VA.
* Until this evening.
* At 06:45 AM Monday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* At 18.0 feet...Water begins to affect a few houses immediately 
  along the river downstream from the ballpark, flooding 
  approximately 25 acres.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3680 8247 3686 8252 3706 8185 3700 8182

$$

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732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 07:15 AM Monday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.5 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.5 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are
  possible.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3655 8294 3657 8302 3682 8251 3677 8246

$$

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732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Clinch River Above Tazewell TN.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 06:30 AM Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow...but is then expected to begin falling. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* At 16.0 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture land around Grissom 
  Island occurs. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by 
  flooding of the Clinch River.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3632 8356 3637 8359 3659 8306 3659 8296

$$

TNC073-163-VAC169-250132-
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732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 07:15 AM Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.5 feet by this
  afternoon...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by early tomorrow.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.5 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* At 18.0 feet...Several homes are flooded and 20 to 30 acres are 
  inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3641 8283 3651 8288 3673 8235 3662 8233

$$

GAC047-TNC065-241800-
/O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0013.170424T1200Z-170424T1800Z/
/CHKT1.1.ER.170424T1200Z.170424T1200Z.170424T1200Z.NO/
732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN.
* From this morning until this afternoon.
* At 07:15 AM Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Nonflood flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 18.0 feet by this morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by this morning.
* At 18.0 feet...Water begins to cross Mack Smith Road in Catoosa 
  County, Georgia. Flooding begins at golf courses near the 
  confluence of South and West Chickamauga Creeks. West Chickamauga 
  Creek begins to overflow its banks, as well.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3509 8527 3511 8522 3492 8508 3489 8517

$$

TNC029-242151-
/O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2151Z/
/NEPT1.1.ER.170424T0328Z.170424T0945Z.170424T1551Z.NO/
732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pigeon River At Newport TN.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 07:00 AM Monday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this morning.
* At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs downstream from gage on Highway
  25/70 and in the community of Edwina. Jimtown Road may be affected.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3600 8321 3597 8317 3578 8310 3580 8319

$$

TNC067-VAC105-250000-
/O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170425T0000Z/
/JNSV2.1.ER.170424T0344Z.170424T1200Z.170424T1800Z.NO/
732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Powell River Near Jonesville VA.
* Until this evening.
* At 06:45 AM Monday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by this
  morning...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying sections of Routes 641 and 783 are 
  affected and some private driveways are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3652 8333 3659 8340 3686 8287 3680 8279

$$

TNC025-067-250131-
/O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170425T1700Z/
/ARTT1.1.ER.170423T1950Z.170424T0745Z.170425T1100Z.NO/
732 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Powell River Near Arthur TN.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 07:15 AM Monday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Water covers roads along both banks of the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3659 8361 3654 8337 3640 8375 3645 8383

$$

TNC007-115-153-250131-
/O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170425T2230Z/
/WHTT1.1.ER.170424T0325Z.170424T1115Z.170425T1630Z.NO/
632 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 06:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late morning.
* At 14.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural land begins.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3510 8561 3555 8528 3552 8523 3507 8554

$$

637 
WGUS84 KMRX 241528
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown, Tennessee
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers ...

  Clinch River At Cleveland VA affecting Russell and Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA affecting Grainger...Hancock and 
  Scott Counties 
  Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Claiborne...Grainger and 
  Hancock Counties 
  North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA affecting Hawkins...
  Sullivan and Scott Counties 
  Pigeon River At Newport TN affecting Cocke County 
  Powell River Near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock and Lee Counties 
  Powell River Near Arthur TN affecting Claiborne and Hancock Counties
  
 
Two to five inches of rainfall over the weekend resulted in several
rivers rising above flood stage. River flooding is ongoing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most deaths in floods occur in automobiles. If you come to a closed 
or flooded road, Turn Around! Don't Drown! For more details, stay 
tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or commercial television or radio 
stations that carry weather information.

&&

VAC167-169-250136-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170425T0136Z/
/CLVV2.1.ER.170424T0220Z.170424T0945Z.170424T1936Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Clinch River At Cleveland VA.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:45 AM Monday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below
  flood stage by late today.
* At 16.0 feet...Approximately 10 acres are flooded, including the 
  ballpark.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3680 8247 3686 8252 3706 8185 3700 8182

$$

TNC057-067-VAC169-250528-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170425T1903Z/
/SFYV2.1.ER.170423T2054Z.170424T1415Z.170425T1303Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will crest later today near 25.5 feet and then
  fall below flood stage by late Tuesday morning.
* At 24.0 feet...A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are
  possible.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3655 8294 3657 8302 3682 8251 3677 8246

$$

TNC025-057-067-250528-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170426T1945Z/
/TAZT1.2.ER.170423T1446Z.170425T0600Z.170426T1345Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Clinch River Above Tazewell TN.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM Monday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.0 feet during 
  early Tuesday morning...but is then expected to begin falling. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by late Wednesday morning.
* At 16.0 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture land around Grissom 
  Island occurs. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by 
  flooding of the Clinch River.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3632 8356 3637 8359 3659 8306 3659 8296

$$

TNC073-163-VAC169-250528-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170425T1912Z/
/GATV2.2.ER.170424T0016Z.170424T1800Z.170425T1312Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.8 feet by this
  afternoon...but is then expected to begin falling. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by late Tuesday morning.
* At 18.0 feet...Several homes are flooded and 20 to 30 acres are 
  inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3641 8283 3651 8288 3673 8235 3662 8233

$$

TNC029-250030-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170425T0030Z/
/NEPT1.1.ER.170424T0328Z.170424T0945Z.170424T1830Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Pigeon River At Newport TN.
* Until this evening.
* At 11:00 AM Monday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs downstream from gage on Highway
  25/70 and in the community of Edwina. Jimtown Road may be affected.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3600 8321 3597 8317 3578 8310 3580 8319

$$

TNC067-VAC105-250310-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170425T0310Z/
/JNSV2.1.ER.170424T0344Z.170424T1130Z.170424T2110Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Powell River Near Jonesville VA.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:45 AM Monday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage by 
  late this afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying sections of Routes 641 and 783 are 
  affected and some private driveways are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3652 8333 3659 8340 3686 8287 3680 8279

$$

TNC025-067-250528-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170426T0527Z/
/ARTT1.1.ER.170423T1950Z.170424T0745Z.170425T2327Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Powell River Near Arthur TN.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 09:15 AM Monday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage by 
  Tuesday evening.
* At 20.0 feet...Water covers roads along both banks of the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3659 8361 3654 8337 3640 8375 3645 8383

$$

323 
WGUS44 KMRX 242034
FLWMRX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown, Tennessee
434 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Powell River at Jonesville has crested and fallen below flood
stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most deaths in floods occur in automobiles. If you come to a closed 
or flooded road, Turn Around! Don't Drown! For more details, stay 
tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or commercial television or radio 
stations that carry weather information.

&&

TNC067-VAC105-242104-
/O.CAN.KMRX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170425T0310Z/
/JNSV2.1.ER.170424T0344Z.170424T1130Z.170424T1745Z.NO/
434 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

Forecast information for
  Powell River Near Jonesville VA.
* At 03:45 PM Monday the stage was 16.1 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* At 18.0 feet...The river invades several fields and reaches a few 
  farm buildings.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Morristown, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 23, 7:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 23, 7:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Morristown TN
727 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

.AVIATION...
MVFR to IFR conditions will continue through this evening at all
TAF sites as a broad area of overcast skies and rain continues to
rotate through the region. While heavier rain is slowly moving
out of the southwestern portion of the forecast area tonight and
will push out of the rest of the area overnight, remnant moisture
will aid in keeping reduced visibilities and low ceilings through
at least midday tomorrow.

&&

.MRX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Flash Flood Watch through Monday morning for Cherokee-Clay.

TN...Flash Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for Cocke Smoky
     Mountains-Hamblen-Hancock-Hawkins-Jefferson-Johnson-North
     Sevier-Northwest Carter-Northwest Cocke-Northwest Greene-
     Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Carter-Southeast Greene-
     Sullivan-Unicoi-Washington TN.

     Flash Flood Watch through Monday morning for Anderson-Bledsoe-
     Blount Smoky Mountains-Bradley-Campbell-Claiborne-East Polk-
     Grainger-Hamilton-Knox-Loudon-Marion-McMinn-Meigs-Morgan-NW
     Blount-Northwest Monroe-Rhea-Roane-Scott TN-Sequatchie-
     Southeast Monroe-Union-West Polk.

VA...Flash Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for Lee-Russell-Scott-
     Washington-Wise.

&&

EMH

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 23, 9:08 PM EDT, 2 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
908 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-250115-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-NW Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott-Russell-Washington-
908 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /808 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2017/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Southwest North
Carolina...East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

...Locally Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Remains Likely Tonight...

Widespread heavy rainfall and resultant flooding impacts continue
across all of East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and far
Southwest North Carolina.

The persistent rainfall is falling on already saturated ground.
The additional heavy rains will lead to flooding of roadways, poor
drainage areas, low lying areas and small rivers and streams
across the region through Monday morning. Mud slides are
possible, especially across the burn scar areas of Sevier County,
Tennessee and other areas that have seen very heavy rain.
Additionally, saturated soils are resulting in isolated fallen
trees across the forecast area.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

No Hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 23, 6:43 PM EDT, 2 hours 27 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MORRISTOWN TN
643 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0635 PM     FLOOD            NORRIS                  36.21N 84.06W
04/23/2017                   ANDERSON           TN   BROADCAST MEDIA

            NUMEROUS COUNTIES HAVE CLOSED SCHOOL TOMORROW ACROSS THE
            FORECAST AREA DUE TO FLOODED ROADWAYS. SOME COUNTIES HAVE
            REPORTED MUDSLIDES AND ROCKSLIDES WHILE OTHER COUNTIES
            ARE DEALING WITH DOWNED TREES DUE TO OVERLY SATURATED
            SOILS. IN ADDITION, THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTS OF
            ROADWAYS BEING WASHED OUT IN A FEW AREAS.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Morristown, TN issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 24, 9:22 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	MRX	Lee, Russell, Scott, Washington, Wise, City of Bristol and 1 more	6 hr
Apr 24, 3:12 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	MRX	Lee, Russell, Scott, Washington, Wise, City of Bristol and 1 more	6 hr
Apr 23, 9:10 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	MRX	Bledsoe, Marion, Sequatchie	48 hr
Apr 23, 10:50 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	MRX	Cocke	19 hr
Apr 24, 12:13 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	MRX	Loudon, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Rhea, Roane	6 hr
Apr 24, 4:37 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	MRX	Hamilton	9 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.