Flood Advisory — Washington 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 6 at 7:20PM EDT until August 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Carter County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Washington County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 720 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... Johnson City, Central, Pine Crest and Watauga. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 10:15 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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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Washington 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 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Washington County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Carter County.