Claiborne County Office of Emergency Management Homeland Security

209 PM EDT Sunday June 7 2026

..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* 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.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Showers and storms return today with much better coverage on Monday, especially in southern and western parts of the area with abundant moisture in the atmosphere, storms could produce heavy rainfall rates isolated flooding is possible
rainfall totals will be highly variable

What Has Changed:
Confidence has increased in the potential for locally heavy rainfall and flooding



Confidence:
Medium confidence on overall timing and impacts

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued temporary animal import requirements following a recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas.

There is currently no indication of an outbreak in Tennessee. This proactive order focuses on education, early detection and prevention to help protect animal health.

New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can affect warm-blooded animals, especially through open wounds. Animal owners, producers, veterinarians and transporters are encouraged to monitor animals closely, especially wounds and areas around the nose, ears, eyes, mouth and genitalia.

Watch for drainage, discharge, bleeding, swelling, discomfort, lethargy, isolation or unusual odors.

Suspected cases must be reported to the Tennessee State Veterinarian’s Office within 24 hours at 615-837-5120 or [email protected].

To read more about the order, visit:
tn.gov/agriculture/animals/animal-health-resources/alerts.html

Potential Weather Forecast for today Monday June 1st 2026

Potential Weather Forecast for today Friday May 29th 2026- Saturday May 30th 2026

Isolated Flash Flooding is possible this evening through Saturday afternoon for most of the area.
What Has Changed:
Confidence has increased in the possibility of isolated Flash Flooding.



Today, Thursday 5/29 Through Saturday 5/30
Isolated to scattered showers and storms will continue to increase in coverage and intensity this evening, with rainfall expected into Saturday.

Rain rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour can be expected at times, in the heaviest showers and storms.

Due to recent saturated soils and high rain rates, isolated flash flooding is possible for some areas, especially across areas that see repeated rounds of showers and storms.

Due to the scattered nature of the convection, it's hard to say where the highest rainfall amounts will occur. Some areas within the Flash Flood Watch will see several inches of rain, and some may see little to none.

Areas that see training and repeated rounds of convection, could see upwards of 3 to 5 inches.

Confidence:
High for timing.
Low to moderate of at least one instance of isolated flash flooding.

Friday May 29 2026

..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash 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, Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount Smoky Mountains,
Bradley, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk,
Grainger, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox,
Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest
Blount, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Northwest Monroe, Rhea,
Roane, Scott TN, Sequatchie, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast
Greene, Southeast Monroe, Unicoi, Union, Washington TN and West
Polk.

* WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through Saturday
afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and a few thunderstorms will lift back into the area,
some with very heavy rainfall. Rainfall rates between 1 to 3
inches per hour can be expected with some of these showers
and storms, and areas that see repeated or prolonged periods
of heavy rain will be especially at risk for flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

1257 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026

..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Cherokee and Clay, east Tennessee, including the
following areas, Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount Smoky Mountains,
Bradley, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk,
Grainger, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson,
Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, North Sevier,
Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest
Greene, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Roane, Scott TN, Sequatchie,
Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene,
Southeast Monroe, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Washington TN and West
Polk, and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee,
Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour on top of poor
antecedent soil conditions due to the recent wet pattern will
lead to the risk of isolated flash flooding at times this
afternoon and evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Saturday May 23 2026

The NWS (National Weather Service) Morristown has completed their survey. Inspecting damage along with radar research, they have determined that damage in New Tazewell storm was an EF-0 / 85 mph. Path length of 1.52 miles and width of 75 yards.

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Claiborne Emergency Management personnel are currently on scene monitoring storm damage in the New Tazewell area. Residents are urged to stay away from the Main Street and Front Street areas until emergency crews complete damage assessments and the area is determined to be safe.

According to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service, the damage appears to have been caused by probable straight-line winds. Several buildings in the affected area have sustained damage.

At this time, there have been no reported injuries.

Emergency officials will continue to assess conditions and provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents are encouraged to use caution, avoid downed power lines or debris, and allow emergency responders space to operate safely.

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