Flood in Monroe County, Tennessee

Flood August 31, 2021 · Monroe County, Tennessee

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Tellico Plains (35.3700, -84.2823).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 983691. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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