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Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
Thursday November 5th, 2026 :: 02:19 a.m. EST

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 05:15AM Thursday

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina... Southeastern Polk County in east Tennessee...

* Until 515 AM EST.

* At 219 AM EST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported multiple roads closed and water going into homes in the Grassy Creek area. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses due to recent heavy rainfall and runoff from places to the south.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ducktown, Hot House, Copperhill, Culberson, William L. Davenport Refuge and Big Frog Mountain.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE, NC ... POLK, TN

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
59 Hiwassee St
Murphy, NC 28906

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-837-7352

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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