Action Recommended: Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By: Knoxville/Tri-Cities – TN, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area: Sequatchie River near Whitwell TN

Description: A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT TO FRIDAY MORNING… WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE…Sequatchie River near Whitwell TN. WHEN…From late Thursday night to Friday morning. IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land occurs. ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 8:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet early Friday morning. – Flood stage is 14.0 feet. – Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0 feet on 12/01/2010. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee… Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Bledsoe, Sequatchie and Marion Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Turn around, and don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1200 AM CST.