Event Brief
Flooding Expands in East Tennessee After Heavy Rain
Filed: Jun 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: High water reported in Knox County near Papermill Drive; roads closed in Jefferson County; flooding impacts Newport, Sevierville.
WHO: Residents and local authorities across Knox, Jefferson, Cocke counties; National Weather Service; deputies and emergency officials
WHAT: Widespread flooding and road closures following heavy rain and thunderstorms
WHEN: Jun 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the region, causing flooding and fast-moving water.
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