Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.

The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee... Pigeon River At Newport TN affecting Cocke County. For the Pigeon River...including Newport TN...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pigeon River at Newport TN. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs downstream from gage on Highway 25/70 and in the community of Edwina. Jimtown Road may be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 9.0 feet this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood