Advarsler, Beardsley Middle School

Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 11:52PM EDT until June 23 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following counties, Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, Meigs, Rhea and Roane. * WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1152 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Clinton, Lenoir City, Alcoa, Kingston, Rockwood, Loudon, Farragut, Fairview, Oliver Springs, Louisville, Spring City, Rockford, Midtown, Harriman, Halls, Bradbury, Dearmond and Paint Rock. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.