Flash Flood Warning — Rhea County, Tennessee
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 12:20AM EDT until August 12 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Bledsoe County in east Tennessee... Bradley County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Hamilton County in east Tennessee... McMinn County in east Tennessee... Meigs County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Monroe County in east Tennessee... Northern Polk County in east Tennessee... Rhea County in east Tennessee... * Until 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/. * At 1220 AM EDT /1120 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experi
Effective August 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Rhea County, Tennessee?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Rhea County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Monroe County, Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Hamilton County, McMinn County, Meigs County, Polk County.