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Home Return to list Flash Flood Warning 0083 Issued by the Morristown / Knoxville Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-11-05 02:59:25
500
WGUS54 KMRX 050858
FFWMRX
TNC139-051200-
/O.NEW.KMRX.FF.W.0083.261105T0858Z-261105T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
358 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR COPPERHILL...
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...
* Until 700 AM EST.
* At 358 AM EST, Widespread significant flooding is ongoing with
homes and business under water and being evacuated due to runoff
along the Ocoee from extreme heavy rainfall in Georgia. Flash
flooding is ongoing.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Copperhill. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported widespread significant flash
flooding and numerous homes and business under water. The
Ocoee River has risen to Major Flood Stage and is 3 feet
from its all-time peak.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ducktown and Copperhill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3499 8444 3505 8444 3505 8433 3499 8434
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
BW
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-11-05 05:23:36
546
WGUS54 KMRX 051123
FFWMRX
TNC139-051400-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FF.W.0083.000000T0000Z-261105T1400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
623 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR COPPERHILL...
The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...
* Until 900 AM EST.
* At 623 AM EST, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Copperhill. Widespread catastrophic flash
flooding is ongoing with numerous businesses and homes under
several feet of water.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Copperhill. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses. Please heed all local
evacuation orders.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ducktown and Copperhill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3499 8444 3505 8444 3505 8433 3499 8434
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
BW
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-11-05 07:57:11
439
WGUS54 KMRX 051357
FFWMRX
TNC139-051600-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FF.W.0083.000000T0000Z-261105T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
857 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR COPPERHILL...
The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...
* Until 1100 AM EST.
* At 857 AM EST, Local law enforcement reported widespread
catastrophic flash flooding was still ongoing with numerous
businesses and homes under several feet of water.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Copperhill. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ducktown and Copperhill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3499 8444 3505 8444 3505 8433 3499 8434
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
CED
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-11-05 09:53:44 188 WGUS74 KMRX 051553 FFSMRX Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Morristown TN 1053 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026 TNC139-051603- /O.CAN.KMRX.FF.W.0083.000000T0000Z-261105T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Polk TN- 1053 AM EST Thu Nov 5 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTY... Significant flooding continues in the Copperhill area, however heavy rains ended several hours ago and flood waters are actively receding. In coordination with local officials, we will cancel the Flash Flood Warning and continue an Areal Flood Warning to address remaining high water issues. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. && LAT...LON 3499 8444 3505 8444 3505 8433 3499 8434 $$ CED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||