KNOXVILLE

Knoxville Weather and Disaster News

In Knoxville, weather and disaster news means severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and the emergency declarations that follow them. Coverage here centers on the conditions that threaten the city and the recovery that comes after.


Forecasts

Forecasts

Rain and Gusty Winds Arrive Wednesday in Knoxville

A stronger weather system brings widespread rain and breezy winds to East Tennessee Wednesday into Thursday, with Tuesday the warmest day of the week.

Rain and Gusty Winds Arrive Wednesday in Knoxville

Current Conditions

Current Conditions

Knoxville Sees First Freeze of Season

A cold front moving through East Tennessee brings temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below normal and a chance of light snow flurries.


Emergency Response

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Emergency Response

Mission District Medical Team Cuts Knoxville 911 Calls

A partnership between AMR and community groups brings medical care to Knoxville's Mission District before health issues become emergencies.

Mission District Medical Team Cuts Knoxville 911 Calls

Knoxville reporting spans storm forecasts and warnings, flood and tornado damage, emergency declarations, heat and air quality alerts, and the public safety response. Coverage runs across the city and into the communities around it wherever a weather event crosses the county line. East Tennessee's terrain and river valleys shape how flooding and storm damage play out across different parts of the area. Recovery work, insurance claims and rebuilding timelines often generate as many stories as the event itself.