Flash Flood Warning: Polk, TN, 08:58 UTC, 5 November 2026

Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 3:58AM EST until November 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

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Issued by: NWS Morristown TN
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Immediate
Certainty: Likely
Began: 08:58 UTC, 5 November 2026
Ended: 12:00 UTC, 5 November 2026

Area

Polk, TN

What the National Weather Service said

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee... * Until 700 AM EST. * At 358 AM EST, Widespread significant flooding is ongoing with homes and business under water and being evacuated due to runoff along the Ocoee from extreme heavy rainfall in Georgia. Flash flooding is ongoing. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Copperhill. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported…

What it advised

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of y…

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