Flood Advisory — Grainger 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 8 at 3:16PM EDT until August 8 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee... Central Grainger County in east Tennessee... West Central Greene County in east Tennessee... Hamblen County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Jefferson County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 615 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 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... Morristown, White Pine, Alpha, Lowland and Panther Creek State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 8, 2026 at 3:16 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Last Checked
2 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 Grainger 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Grainger County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Cocke County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Jefferson County.