Flash Flood in Knox County, Tennessee

Flash Flood May 24, 2026 · Knox County, Tennessee

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Knoxville PD shared a picture on social media of Chapman Highway in South Knoxville. The picture showed the road covered with water and impassable, with a car being assisted out of the floodwaters.

The wider storm

A midlevel shortwave lifted north through East Tennessee on May 24th, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms. Repeated bouts of heavy rain affected Knox and Loudon counties, producing some flash flooding in the South Knoxville and Loudon areas respectively. Additionally, a severe thunderstorm occurred in Hamilton County.

Began near South Knoxville (35.9495, -83.9180).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1335980. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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