Flood Advisory — Anderson County, Tennessee
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 5:54PM EDT until August 17 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Anderson County in east Tennessee... Northern Blount County in east Tennessee... Southern Knox County in east Tennessee... East Central Roane County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Sevier County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Alcoa, Farragut, Pigeon Forge, Louisville, Rockford and Eagleton Village. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
24 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Anderson County, Tennessee?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (24 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Anderson County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Roane County.