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    LIST: Sevier County roads impacted by flooding

    By Gregory Raucoules,

    20 hours ago

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    SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Floodwaters receded Monday after several roads in Sevier County were closed Sunday due to flooding. The county remained under a flash flooding warning until 9:45 p.m. Sunday.

    The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency said at 8 a.m. Monday that “while most of the water on the roads has receded overnight, there is still potential for debris. If you are driving this morning, please take your time and go slowly.”

    Sevier County Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter said Monday that the Sevier County Highway Department will be out repairing roads today affected by Sunday’s flooding. “Be watchful for debris on the road,” McCarter added.

    The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency shared the following closures as of 10:30 p.m. Sunday that Dollywood also experienced heavy flooding as storms continued to impact much of the region.

    PREVIOUS: Heavy rains cause flooding at Dollywood
    • Upper Middle Creek @ Boogertown Road
    • Pittman Center/Mountain Drive
    • McCarter Hollow Road @ Seaton Springs Road (2313 Seaton Springs Road)
    • 1259 McCarter Hollow Road – Collapsed Road

    With rain expected to continue , the Sevier County EMA wrote on social media that more flash flooding could occur.

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    With more rain expected Sunday and this week, check out the 6 News forecast blog for the latest weather updates.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated.

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