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Flood Watch in Effect Noon Today Through Tonight

Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Excessive rainfall may cause flooding this afternoon into tonight across parts of east Tennessee.
WHO: Residents in east Tennessee, including Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, and parts of Carter and Greene counties
WHAT: Flood Watch remains in effect due to potential excessive rainfall and flooding.
WHEN: Jun 08, 2026 at 3:45 AM ET
WHERE: East Tennessee (including Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Northwest/Southeast Carter, Northwest/Southeast Greene)
WHY: Excessive rainfall continues to be possible, raising the risk of flooding.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.

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