Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN affecting Marion, Bledsoe and Sequatchie Counties. For the Sequatchie River...including Whitwell TN...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sequatchie River near Whitwell TN. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land occurs. Portions of Mt. Calvary Road along the river may begin to flood. At 16.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land becomes more extensive. Water reaches the bottom of the river gage house. Portions of Mt. Calvary Road along the river are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Friday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 3.7 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood