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Tennessee Flood Watch Oct 10th: Chattanooga Faces Flash Flood Risk Through Sunday, Oct 11th
Chattanooga, TN – A Flood Watch remains in effect across southeastern Tennessee and southweste…Chattanooga, TN – A Flood Watch remains in effect across southeastern Tennessee and southwestern North Ca
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-10-10T14:18:10.958Z
Chattanooga, TN – A Flood Watch remains in effect across southeastern Tennessee and southwestern North Carolina Saturday, with repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall threatening to trigger flash flooding, overflowing creeks and dangerous conditions in low lying communities through Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Morristown, the watch remains active until 8 a.m. EDT Sunday, Oct. 11, covering eight Tennessee counties and two North Carolina counties.
In Tennessee, the affected counties include Hamilton, Bradley, Polk, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea and Meigs. Communities under the watch include Chattanooga, Cleveland, Dayton, Dunlap, Jasper, Benton, South Pittsburg and Pikeville.
Across the state line, Cherokee and Clay counties in North Carolina are also included, affecting Murphy, Andrews, Hayesville and surrounding mountain communities.
Forecasters expect rainfall totals generally ranging from 1 to 2 inches, with locally heavier amounts possible.
The greatest concern involves repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall continuing Saturday into early Sunday. When rain repeatedly moves across the same locations, runoff can accumulate quickly and overwhelm streams and drainage areas.
The Weather Service warns that rivers, creeks and streams could rise out of their banks, potentially flooding nearby roads, low water crossings and other flood prone locations.
Travelers across the Chattanooga metropolitan area and surrounding mountain communities should remain alert for changing road conditions, particularly near waterways and low lying routes.
Flash flooding can develop quickly, even in locations that have not experienced significant flooding previously.
Residents living near creeks, streams or historically flood prone areas should monitor local conditions and prepare to respond if Flood Warnings are issued.
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, not necessarily occurring.
The National Weather Service urges residents to continue monitoring forecasts and remain prepared through Sunday morning.