The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Watch for much of the region on Thursday. The 11 Connects Storm team is closely watching the developing weather system that also could bring heavy rain.
Today, 11 Connects reporter Nate Morabito traveled to Roan Mountain where almost 2 feet of snow was still on the ground today and residents in Carter County's high elevations were preparing for possible flooding. Many said it was a similar situation - heavy snow followed by warm temperatures and rain - that preceded the flood that killed seven people. "One women I talked with today was very worried," Nate said. "She knew a couple of the people who lost their lives in 1998."
Look for his report tonight at 6 p.m.
Here's a statement issued Wednesday afternoon by Carter County Sheriff Chris Mathes
"The Carter County Sheriff's Office wants to caution all citizens to be aware of the possibility of rising water in and around rivers, creek banks, lakes, ponds and roadways during the next 48 to 72 hours. With the recent heavy snowfall, recording up to 17 to 21 inches of accumulation in the higher elevations, rising temperatures, as well as a forecast of heavy rainfall and gusting winds, there is a strong possibility for flooding throughout Carter County. Flooding conditions are often unexpected and can quickly become too dangerous for anyone traveling in and around the rising water.
Remembering the flood of 1998, similar conditions existed which resulted in the loss of life and millions of dollars in property damage in Carter County and Elizabethton. Sheriff Mathes has all deputies on the lookout for rising water and other related conditions and wants to encourage everyone to be safe and take every precaution necessary. Anyone with helpful information are urged to report it as soon as possible to 911 or the Carter County Sheriff’s Office at 423-542-1845."
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