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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Morristown, TN
NWS Morristown, TN issued this river flood warning at Mar 16, 2021, 11:41 AM EDT for Catoosa County, Georgia; Hamilton County, Tennessee. It took effect at Mar 17, 2021, 11:52 PM EDT. It was in force for 54 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2021, 11:41 AM EDT (15:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 17, 2021, 11:52 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 20, 2021, 5:59 AM EDT
- In force
- 54 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Morristown, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Catoosa County, GA, Hamilton County, TN
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point S. Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga (CHKT1). The gauge peaked at 21.95 ft at Mar 19, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 22 ft
- Major stage
- 27 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03567500, 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.
545 WGUS44 KMRX 161541 FLWMRX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Morristown TN 1141 AM EDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga 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 this evening at 1145 PM EDT. && GAC047-TNC065-170345- /O.NEW.KMRX.FL.W.0004.210319T0000Z-210319T1800Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1141 AM EDT Tue Mar 16 2021 The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flood Warning for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * From Thursday evening to Friday afternoon. * At 11:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday evening to a crest of 18.0 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith road begins to impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in the area. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses Lovell Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the airport runway. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ BW
9 follow-up statements
374 WGUS84 KMRX 170335 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 1135 PM EDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga TN...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 1200 PM EDT. && GAC047-TNC065-171600- /O.CON.KMRX.FL.W.0004.210319T0000Z-210319T1800Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1135 PM EDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * From Thursday evening to Friday afternoon. * At 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday evening to a crest of 18.0 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to cross Mack Smith Road in Catoosa County, Georgia. Flooding begins at golf courses near the confluence of South and West Chickamauga Creeks. West Chickamauga Creek begins to overflow its banks, as well. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith road begins to impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in the area. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses Lovell Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the airport runway. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 04/24/2017. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ JLB
403 WGUS84 KMRX 171400 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 1000 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia...Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga 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 this evening at 1000 PM EDT. && GAC047-TNC065-180200- /O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0004.210319T1200Z-210320T0000Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1000 AM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * From Friday morning to Friday evening. * At 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to flood stage Friday morning to a crest of 18.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith road begins to impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in the area. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 04/24/2017. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ GC
070 WGUS84 KMRX 171927 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 327 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia...Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga TN...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued tonight at 1000 PM EDT. && GAC047-TNC065-180730- /O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0004.210318T1900Z-210320T0142Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.210318T1900Z.210319T0600Z.210319T1942Z.NO/ 327 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * From Thursday afternoon to Friday evening. * At 3:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 19.5 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith road begins to impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in the area. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses Lovell Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the airport runway. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6 feet on 04/20/1998. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ GC
741 WGUS84 KMRX 180123 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 923 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga 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 Thursday morning by 1000 AM EDT. && GAC047-TNC065-181400- /O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0004.210318T0352Z-210319T1614Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.210318T0352Z.210318T1800Z.210319T1014Z.NO/ 923 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * Until Friday afternoon. * At 8:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet and rising. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 21.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith road begins to impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in the area. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses Lovell Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the airport runway. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Mack Smith Road and Lovell Field Loop become impassable. Water begins to come onto Airport Road, just north of the terminal complex. West Chickamauga Creek increases to near a half mile wide in places, becoming hazardous to adjacent travel in East Ridge. * Impact...At 22.0 feet, Airport Road is closed to traffic. A couple of homes are slightly flooded near intersection of Mack Smith Road and May Street. Flooding becomes extensive around the north end of the airport. * Impact...At 23.0 feet, Evacuations begin in some of the low lying areas around Spring Creek in the East Ridge area. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 feet on 02/25/2016. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ JLB
345 WGUS84 KMRX 181351 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 951 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia...Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga 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 1000 PM EDT. && GAC047-TNC065-190200- /O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210320T1621Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.210318T0528Z.210319T0600Z.210320T1021Z.NO/ 951 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * Until Saturday afternoon. * At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Thursday was 20.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Mack Smith Road and Lovell Field Loop become impassable. Water begins to come onto Airport Road, just north of the terminal complex. West Chickamauga Creek increases to near a half mile wide in places, becoming hazardous to adjacent travel in East Ridge. * Impact...At 22.0 feet, Airport Road is closed to traffic. A couple of homes are slightly flooded near intersection of Mack Smith Road and May Street. Flooding becomes extensive around the north end of the airport. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on 02/23/2003. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ GC
320
WGUS84 KMRX 190128
FLSMRX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
828 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...Tennessee...
South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton
and Catoosa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Sequatchie, Bledsoe
and Marion Counties.
For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga TN...Minor
flooding is forecast.
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 Friday morning at 700 AM CDT /800
AM EDT/.
&&
TNC007-115-153-191200-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T1200Z/
/WHTT1.1.ER.210319T0600Z.210319T0600Z.210319T0600Z.NO/
828 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
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 14.7
feet on 07/08/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3555 8528 3552 8523 3510 8551 3501 8561
3504 8566
$$
GAC047-TNC065-191530-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210320T1800Z/
/CHKT1.1.ER.210318T0528Z.210319T0600Z.210320T1200Z.NO/
928 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM EDT Thursday was 21.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith road begins to
impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near
the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties
in the area.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses
Lovell Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the
airport runway.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Mack Smith Road and Lovell Field Loop
become impassable. Water begins to come onto Airport Road, just
north of the terminal complex. West Chickamauga Creek increases to
near a half mile wide in places, becoming hazardous to adjacent
travel in East Ridge.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Airport Road is closed to traffic. A couple
of homes are slightly flooded near intersection of Mack Smith Road
and May Street. Flooding becomes extensive around the north end of
the airport.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Evacuations begin in some of the low lying
areas around Spring Creek in the East Ridge area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8
feet on 02/25/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522
$$
JLB485 WGUS84 KMRX 191354 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 954 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia...Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. For the South Chickamauga...including Chickamauga 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 1000 PM EDT. && GAC047-TNC065-200200- /O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210320T2136Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.210318T0528Z.210319T0830Z.210320T1536Z.NO/ 954 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * Until Saturday afternoon. * At 9:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 21.7 feet and falling. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Friday was 21.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.5 feet Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Mack Smith Road and Lovell Field Loop become impassable. Water begins to come onto Airport Road, just north of the terminal complex. West Chickamauga Creek increases to near a half mile wide in places, becoming hazardous to adjacent travel in East Ridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 03/13/1935. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ GC
400 WGUS84 KMRX 200137 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 937 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. 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 Saturday morning at 630 AM EDT if needed. && GAC047-TNC065-201030- /O.EXT.KMRX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210320T1030Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.210318T0528Z.210319T0830Z.210320T0430Z.NO/ 937 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * Until Saturday morning. * At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EDT Friday was 21.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 10.5 feet Wednesday evening. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water across Mack Smith road begins to impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in the area. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses Lovell Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the airport runway. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 04/24/2017. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ Garuckas
592 WGUS84 KMRX 200959 FLSMRX Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 559 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia...Tennessee... South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN affecting Hamilton and Catoosa Counties. GAC047-TNC065-201100- /O.CAN.KMRX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210320T1030Z/ /CHKT1.1.ER.210318T0528Z.210319T0830Z.210320T0430Z.NO/ 559 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga TN. * At 5:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 AM EDT Saturday was 21.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 10.5 feet Wednesday evening. && LAT...LON 3509 8528 3511 8521 3497 8513 3497 8522 $$ BW
The office that day
Everything else NWS Morristown, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2:41 PM EDT | High Wind Watch | MRX | Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Monroe and 2 more | 13 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.