Morristown-Hamblen Emergency Management Agency

06/13/2026

Some isolated to scattered severe storms will be possible in East Tennessee and far western North Carolina tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, June 14th. Damaging winds will be the main hazard of concern. The most likely time for these storms will be early afternoon through roughly sunset.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

⚡️ ⛈️ Severe Weather Potential ⛈️ ⚡️

A weak cold front moving through the Ohio River valley will help spark scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through the evening hours. A few storms may become severe, with damaging winds the main risk, and flash flooding and hail very low risks.

-Most likely hazard is damaging downburst winds from thunderstorms that are strong to severe, lesser risk for significant wind downbursts (>75mph)
-Lightning for outdoor events or missions
-Low risk for hail up to 1 inch, most hail will be sub-severe.
-Low risk for flash flooding due to moist atmosphere.

06/11/2026

⛈️Severe Weather possible Friday ⛈️

Severe weather is increasingly possible Friday during the afternoon into the evening with damaging winds as the primary threat.

06/10/2026

We are keeping our eyes on Friday afternoon & evening for the chance at severe weather. Damaging wind gusts will be the main concern as isolated to scattered storms develop ahead of a cold front, but some hail and isolated flooding cannot be ruled out either. Areas along and north of I-40 have the greatest chance at seeing strong to severe storms. Stay tuned for updates!

06/08/2026

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Scattered showers and storms capable of rain rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected this afternoon and evening. With activity being slow moving, flash flooding is possible under the heaviest precipitation. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 9PM EDT.

06/07/2026

Flood Watch in Effect

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
areas, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen,
Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Northwest Carter, Northwest
Cocke, Northwest Greene, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene,
Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington TN.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will move into the area Monday,
some with very heavy rainfall. Rainfall rates of 1 to 3
inches per hour will be possible, which will lead to the risk
of isolated flash flooding especially in areas that see
repeated or prolonged periods of heavy rain.
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You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

06/07/2026

Showers and Storms Return

-The best coverage being on Monday.

-Abundant moisture, heavy rainfall rates are likely, which could lead to flooding being possible.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Effective Today ‼️

Public Notice‼️

Effective June 1st, 2026.

The Hamblen County Emergency Communications District will be launching new telephone numbers dedicated exclusively to administrative calls, non-emergency inquiries, and alarm company reporting. Please take note of the change.