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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Southeastern Blount County in east Tennessee South Central Sevier County in east Tennessee
When: Until 215 PM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 1119 AM EDT, Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff reported heavy rain in Cades Cove due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. A few roads in Cades Cove are closed due to high water. - Cades Cove and other places with nearby streams are the most likely place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Cades Cove and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.