Flood Advisory — Blount 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 11 at 10:15PM EDT until August 12 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Blount County in east Tennessee... Southeastern Knox County in east Tennessee... West Central Sevier County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1015 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 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Knoxville, Lake Forest and Seymour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Last Checked
3 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 Blount 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 (3 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Blount County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Sevier County, Knox County.