Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 845 AM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pigeon River at Newport TN. * WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow morning. * 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 11:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM EDT Monday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage just after Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood