Event Brief
UPDATED Jul 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Jul 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Flooding Evacuations Reported in Grainger County
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding in Rutledge and Washburn, prompting at least one household evacuation in Grainger County.
WHO: Grainger County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeffrey Atkins; Grainger County Sheriff James Harville; affected residents
WHAT: Flooding prompted evacuation of one household and raised concerns for nearby residents
WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 11:36 AM ET
WHERE: Grainger County, Tennessee (Rutledge and Washburn areas)
WHY: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused floodwaters to rise in the Rutledge and Washburn areas.
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