Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Thousands of East Tennesseans are without power after storms move through the area this afternoon (Tuesday).
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flooding affecting many counties and motorists evening commute with several interstate ramps under water during rush hour. Flood waters quickly receded in many areas but one person was rescued after driving their car into flood waters according to officials with the Knoxville Fire Department. KFD says that person drove into flood waters on Fifth Avenue this (Tuesday) afternoon.
Jefferson County dispatch told WVLT News about 30-40 roads were closed due to downed trees and nearly 3,000 customers were out of power as of 6:18 p.m. (Tuesday)
As of 9:10 p.m. Tuesday night: Appalachian Electric Cooperative reporting 1,960 customers are without power. Clinton Utilities Board reporting 292, Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative reporting 239, Knoxville Utilities Board reporting 3,241, LaFollette Utilities reporting 7,397 and only 32 Sevier County Electric customers are without power at this time.
The Knoxville Police Department says you can report flooded roads by calling 865-215-4010.
