Flood — Monroe, Tennessee

2021-08-31 · near Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee

Event narrative

Minor areal flooding occurred in the mountainous headwater area of the Tellico River, as reflected by its runoff causing the stream gauge near Tellico Plains to reach a stage of 9.9 feet around midnight that evening.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms associated with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ida moved across parts of East Tennessee. One storm blew down trees and powerlines in Rhea County. There were localized reports of flooding due to the rainfall gradually accumulating throughout the day, but occasionally heavier rain did fall toward the latter afternoon and early evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 983691. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.