First published 10/9/2026, 4:24:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 4:24:15 AM UTC

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:12AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

The NWS issued a Flood Watch for counties in southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee, with flooding possible from late tonight through Sunday morning. The alert advises people to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to act if flooding develops.

Why it matters

The watch identifies possible flooding across named counties in two states and gives residents advance guidance.

Location

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: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The 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: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Watch issued October 9 at 12:12AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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