Hundreds of thousands of Tennessee residents were under a flood watch on Wednesday as National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warned that heavy rains would continue to pummel the state.
Why It Matters
Flooding is the second deadliest weather hazard in the United States, behind extreme heat. Heavy rain is expected to persist across Eastern Tennessee on Wednesday, prompting meteorologists to urge residents across the state to be aware of floods and the dangers they pose.
The flood watches and flash flood warnings in Tennessee come as numerous rainstorms have inundated the U.S. this summer, including more than a foot of rain that fell in the Milwaukee area over the weekend.
What To Know
The NWS posted a map of the U.S. on Facebook on Tuesday night showing that Eastern Tennessee, as well as parts of North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and South Carolina, could see heavy rain and possible flash floods on Wednesday.
NWS Morristown, the office that services Eastern Tennessee, posted a more detailed map on its X page on Wednesday morning showing which Tennessee cities had a risk of possible flash floods on Wednesday…