Waarschuwingen, Bradley County Fire and Rescue Station 1

Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 2:48PM EDT until July 5 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Bradley County in east Tennessee... Southwestern McMinn County in east Tennessee... Northwestern Polk County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 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... Cleveland, Benton, Charleston, East Cleveland, Calhoun, Tasso, Dentville and Riceville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.