Flood Advisory — Roane 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 5 at 7:40PM EDT until August 5 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Meigs County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Rhea County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Roane County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 740 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. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rockwood, Fairview, Spring City, Eagle Furnace, Ten Mile, Peakland, Grandview, Paint Rock and Piney Falls State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 10:45 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Roane 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 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Roane County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Rhea County, Meigs County.