Alert archive / Tennessee / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 26, NWS Morristown, TN
NWS Morristown, TN issued this river flood warning at Sep 19, 2021, 8:28 PM CDT for Bledsoe County, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It took effect at Sep 20, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 19, 2021, 8:28 PM CDT (01:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 20, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 23, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 60 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Morristown, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Bledsoe County, TN, Marion County, TN, Sequatchie County, TN
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Sequatchie River near Whitwell (WHTT1). The gauge peaked at 14.03 ft at Sep 21, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 19 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03571000, 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.
504
WGUS44 KMRX 200128
FLWMRX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
828 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
...The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee...
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Sequatchie, Bledsoe
and Marion Counties.
For the Sequatchie River...including Whitwell TN...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
&&
TNC007-115-153-201630-
/O.NEW.KMRX.FL.W.0026.210920T1800Z-210921T1200Z/
/WHTT1.1.ER.210920T1800Z.210920T1800Z.210921T0600Z.NO/
828 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* From Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 14.0 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land occurs.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land becomes more
extensive. Water reaches the bottom of the river gage house.
&&
LAT...LON 3555 8528 3552 8523 3510 8551 3501 8561
3504 8566
$$
JLB4 follow-up statements
900
WGUS84 KMRX 201540
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1040 AM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Sequatchie, Bledsoe
and Marion Counties.
For the Sequatchie River...including Whitwell TN...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.
&&
TNC007-115-153-210645-
/O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0026.210920T1800Z-210921T1200Z/
/WHTT1.1.ER.210920T1800Z.210920T1800Z.210921T0600Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.83 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 14.0 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land occurs.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land becomes more
extensive. Water reaches the bottom of the river gage house.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 03/01/1967.
&&
LAT...LON 3555 8528 3552 8523 3510 8551 3501 8561
3504 8566
$$
DH536
WGUS84 KMRX 210159
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
859 PM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Sequatchie, Bledsoe
and Marion Counties.
For the Sequatchie River...including Whitwell TN...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 1200 PM CDT.
&&
TNC007-115-153-211700-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
/WHTT1.1.ER.210921T0100Z.210921T0115Z.210921T1800Z.NO/
859 PM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.1 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land occurs.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land becomes more
extensive. Water reaches the bottom of the river gage house.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7
feet on 07/08/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3555 8528 3552 8523 3510 8551 3501 8561
3504 8566
$$
JLB077
WGUS84 KMRX 211443
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
943 AM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Sequatchie, Bledsoe
and Marion Counties.
For the Sequatchie River...including Whitwell TN...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM CDT.
&&
TNC007-115-153-220000-
/O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210922T0000Z/
/WHTT1.1.ER.210921T0100Z.210921T0115Z.210921T1800Z.NO/
943 AM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 11.1 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land occurs.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land becomes more
extensive. Water reaches the bottom of the river gage house.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7
feet on 07/08/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3555 8528 3552 8523 3510 8551 3501 8561
3504 8566
$$
DH573
WGUS84 KMRX 212229
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
529 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Sequatchie, Bledsoe
and Marion Counties.
For the Sequatchie River...including Whitwell TN...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
&&
TNC007-115-153-221515-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210923T0600Z/
/WHTT1.1.ER.210921T0100Z.210921T0445Z.210923T0000Z.NO/
529 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Additional rainfall across the area will result in river rises to
near flood stage late tonight and Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land occurs.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land becomes more
extensive. Water reaches the bottom of the river gage house.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7
feet on 07/08/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3555 8528 3552 8523 3510 8551 3501 8561
3504 8566
$$
JLBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Morristown, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 10:18 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MRX | Hamilton | 10 hr |
| Sep 20, 7:55 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MRX | Hamilton | 3 hr |
| Sep 20, 9:27 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | MRX | Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Monroe, Sevier and 1 more | 20 hr |
| Sep 20, 1:53 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MRX | Hamilton, Marion | 4 hr |
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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.