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2024 [KMRX] MORRISTOWN Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 57

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

760 
WGUS54 KMRX 280335
FFWMRX
TNC029-059-063-280745-
/O.NEW.KMRX.FF.W.0057.240928T0335Z-240928T0745Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1135 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until 345 AM EDT.

* At 1135 PM EDT, dam operators reported the failure of Nolichucky 
  Dam causing flash flooding downstream on the Nolichucky River.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of
           Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

JLB
049 
WGUS74 KMRX 280415
FFSMRX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1215 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

TNC029-059-063-280745-
/O.CON.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T0745Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cocke TN-Greene TN-Hamblen TN-
1215 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FAILURE OF NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE 
NOLICHUCKY RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM EDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL COCKE, SOUTHWESTERN GREENE AND 
SOUTHEASTERN HAMBLEN COUNTIES...

At 1215 AM EDT, dam operators reported the breach of Nolichucky Dam 
is imminent and is expected to occur causing flash flooding 
downstream on the Nolichucky River.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent breach
         likely to occur of Nolichucky Dam.

SOURCE...Dam operator.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream
         from the Nolichucky Dam along the Nolichucky River.

The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

JLB
086 
WGUS54 KMRX 280701
FFWMRX
TNC029-059-063-281200-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
301 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until 800 AM EDT.

* At 301 AM EDT, dam operators reported the imminent failure of 
  Nolichucky Dam.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent
           failure of Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...IMMINENT

$$

SR
379 
WGUS54 KMRX 281111
FFWMRX
TNC029-059-063-281600-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T1600Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
711 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until noon EDT.

* At 711 AM EDT, dam operators reported the imminent failure of 
  Nolichucky Dam.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent
           failure of Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...IMMINENT

$$

SR
596 
WGUS54 KMRX 281536
FFWMRX
TNC029-059-063-282000-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T2000Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1136 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 1136 AM EDT, dam operators reported excessive water flow over 
  the Nolichucky Dam. The risk of a dam failure remains imminent, 
  which would cause flash flooding downstream on the Nolichucky 
  River.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent
           breach may occur downstream of Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...IMMINENT

$$

DGS
584 
WGUS74 KMRX 281949
FFSMRX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
349 PM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

TNC029-059-063-281959-
/O.CAN.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T2000Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cocke TN-Greene TN-Hamblen TN-
349 PM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE IMMINENT FAILURE OF NOLICHUCKY DAM ON 
THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER IS CANCELLED FOR NORTH CENTRAL COCKE, 
SOUTHWESTERN GREENE AND SOUTHEASTERN HAMBLEN COUNTIES...

TVA has inspected the Nolichucky Dam, and a failure is no longer 
imminent. A River Flood Warning remains in effect for the Nolichucky 
River. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

$$

DGS
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760 
WGUS54 KMRX 280335
FFWMRX
TNC029-059-063-280745-
/O.NEW.KMRX.FF.W.0057.240928T0335Z-240928T0745Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1135 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until 345 AM EDT.

* At 1135 PM EDT, dam operators reported the failure of Nolichucky 
  Dam causing flash flooding downstream on the Nolichucky River.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of
           Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

JLB
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049 
WGUS74 KMRX 280415
FFSMRX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1215 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

TNC029-059-063-280745-
/O.CON.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T0745Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cocke TN-Greene TN-Hamblen TN-
1215 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FAILURE OF NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE 
NOLICHUCKY RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM EDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL COCKE, SOUTHWESTERN GREENE AND 
SOUTHEASTERN HAMBLEN COUNTIES...

At 1215 AM EDT, dam operators reported the breach of Nolichucky Dam 
is imminent and is expected to occur causing flash flooding 
downstream on the Nolichucky River.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent breach
         likely to occur of Nolichucky Dam.

SOURCE...Dam operator.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream
         from the Nolichucky Dam along the Nolichucky River.

The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

JLB
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086 
WGUS54 KMRX 280701
FFWMRX
TNC029-059-063-281200-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
301 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until 800 AM EDT.

* At 301 AM EDT, dam operators reported the imminent failure of 
  Nolichucky Dam.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent
           failure of Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...IMMINENT

$$

SR
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379 
WGUS54 KMRX 281111
FFWMRX
TNC029-059-063-281600-
/O.EXT.KMRX.FF.W.0057.000000T0000Z-240928T1600Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
711 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until noon EDT.

* At 711 AM EDT, dam operators reported the imminent failure of 
  Nolichucky Dam.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent
           failure of Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...IMMINENT

$$

SR
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TNC029-059-063-282000-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1136 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TOWNS AND CITIES IMMEDIATELY BELOW 
NOLICHUCKY DAM ON THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Break on the Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam in...
  North Central Cocke County in east Tennessee...
  Southwestern Greene County in east Tennessee...
  Southeastern Hamblen County in east Tennessee...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 1136 AM EDT, dam operators reported excessive water flow over 
  the Nolichucky Dam. The risk of a dam failure remains imminent, 
  which would cause flash flooding downstream on the Nolichucky 
  River.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately 
  below Nolichucky Dam on the Nolichucky River. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the imminent
           breach may occur downstream of Nolichucky Dam.

  SOURCE...Dam operator.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas
           downstream from the Nolichucky Dam along the
           Nolichucky River.

* The nearest downstream town is rural areas in southwest Greene 
  County, located downstream from the dam. If a complete failure of 
  the dam occurs...The initial flood wave will reach the West Allens 
  Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes; The Highway 321 bridge in 30 
  minutes; The Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in 2 hours; The Briar 
  Thicket Road bridge in 3 hours; The Highway 160 bridge in 4 hours; 
  Douglas Lake in 6 hours.

Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival 
time of the flood wave.

Flooding is occurring along the Nolichucky River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam you should 
move to higher ground immediately. 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.

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LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...IMMINENT

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
349 PM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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Cocke TN-Greene TN-Hamblen TN-
349 PM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE IMMINENT FAILURE OF NOLICHUCKY DAM ON 
THE NOLICHUCKY RIVER IS CANCELLED FOR NORTH CENTRAL COCKE, 
SOUTHWESTERN GREENE AND SOUTHEASTERN HAMBLEN COUNTIES...

TVA has inspected the Nolichucky Dam, and a failure is no longer 
imminent. A River Flood Warning remains in effect for the Nolichucky 
River. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 8324 3613 8325 3620 8318 3618 8316
      3612 8305 3609 8285 3602 8285 3604 8299
      3605 8302 3611 8316 3610 8323

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