First published 9/18/2026, 9:50:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:50:15 PM

Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:49PM EDT until September 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

The National Weather Service office in Morristown, TN issued a Flood Advisory beginning September 18 at 4:49 PM EDT (2026-09-18T20:49:00Z) through 6:45 PM EDT for the Morristown, Tennessee area indicating potential for localized flooding.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Even a short-duration flood advisory can produce hazardous driving conditions, localized roadway or low-lying area inundation, and impacts to residents and travelers in the affected city. People in the area should monitor official updates and avoid driving through flooded roads.

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Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:49PM EDT until September 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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