The National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee, issued a Flood Advisory at 8:08 AM EDT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, effective until 9:30 AM EDT, for parts of east Tennessee, specifically Anderson and Knox counties. The advisory warns of expected minor flooding due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms, as detected by Doppler radar.

Areas likely to experience flooding include low-lying and poorly drained regions, with water ponding already occurring or imminent in urban areas.

Affected locations include Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Clinton, Farragut, Oliver Springs, Halls, Powell, Bearden, Karns, Lake Forest, Maloneyville, and Mascot.

The advisory emphasizes the dangers of driving through flooded roads, noting that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles, and urges residents to “turn around, don’t drown” to stay safe.