Full Notification

Several rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians from Wednesday evening through late Thursday. Storm total rainfall amounts will range from 1 to 4 inches, but locally higher amounts can be expected with thunderstorms and where training of heavy rain occurs.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bledsoe, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Sequatchie, Southeast Monroe and West Polk.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of recent snowmelt and heavy rainfall will create conditions favorable for flooding within and near the flood watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY ... SEQUATCHIE ... BLEDSOE ... RHEA ... MEIGS ... MCMINN ... NORTHWEST MONROE ... SOUTHEAST MONROE ... MARION ... HAMILTON ... BRADLEY ... WEST POLK ... EAST POLK

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.