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Flood Watch issued October 8 at 12:43PM EDT until October 11 at

Affecting Cherokee; Clay; Sequatchie; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; East Polk

In effect until: Oct 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

Cherokee; Clay; Sequatchie; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; East Polk

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 10:00 AM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including
the following areas, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion,
Sequatchie and West Polk.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall
to the area early Saturday morning through early Sunday.
Widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected. High rainfall
rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain will
support potential flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Watch issued October 8 at 12:43PM EDT until October 11 at

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