Knox County, other East Tennessee school systems closed Tuesday as flood threats loom
Here we go again, parents.
Knox County Schools will be closed Tuesday due to "forecasted heavy rainfall that could cause flash flooding."
Slow-moving storms mean that a flood watch is in effect for East Tennessee. Since 2 to 4 inches of rain are predicted to lead to flooding and road closures, schools are opting to close for safety reasons.
Illness and flooding have closed various school systems this past month. We'll keep you updated on school closures.
Here's the latest:
Knox County
Knox County Schools:Closed Tuesday
Other East Tennessee counties
Anderson County Schools: Closed Tuesday
Blount County Schools: Closed Tuesday
Claiborne County Schools: Closed Tuesday
Cocke County Schools: Opening 2 hours late Tuesday
Grainger County Schools: Closed Tuesdsay
Hamblen County Schools: Closed Tuesday
Jefferson County Schools: Two hour delay on Tuesday
Loudon County Schools: Closed Tuesday
McMinn County Schools: Closed Tuesday
Roane County Schools: Closed Tuesday
Scott County Schools: Opening 2 hours late Tuesday
Sevier County Schools: Closed