Flash Flood in Knox County, Tennessee

Flash Flood June 8, 2026 · Knox County, Tennessee

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flooding near the intersection of 3rd Creek Road and Hinton Drive. Floodwaters were reported to be up to at least knee depth.

The wider storm

An anomalously wet air mass was in place across East Tennessee on Monday June 8, 2026. An upper level shortwave lifting north from the Ozarks into the Upper Midwest during the day, lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm activity across the forecast area, resulting in some flash flooding primarily in the Knoxville metro area.

Began near Norwood (35.9712, -83.9958).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341359. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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