* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay, East Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount Smoky Mountains, Bradley, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk, Grainger, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Roane, Scott TN, Sequatchie, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Washington TN and West Polk, and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A storm system will bring multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain on Tuesday and again on Wednesday afternoon and evening. This will bring two-day rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches across the area with locally higher amounts. This additional rainfall will likely result in areas of flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Welcome to the X-10 Graphite Reactor, located in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee! This is a must-visit point of interest for those interested in the history of nuclear science and the development of the atomic bomb.
The X-10 Graphite Reactor was the world's first nuclear reactor designed and built for peaceful purposes. It was constructed during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project, which aimed to develop atomic weapons. The reactor was used for research and development purposes, including the production of plutonium for weapons.
Today, visitors can take a guided tour of the X-10 Graphite Reactor, where they will learn about the history of the reactor and the important role it played in the development of nuclear science. Highlights of the tour include the reactor itself, complete with its graphite blocks and uranium fuel; the control room, where scientists monitored the reactor's operation; and the hot cells, where radioactive materials were handled and studied.
In addition to its historical significance, the X-10 Graphite Reactor is also an important site for science education. Visitors can learn about nuclear physics, chemistry, and reactor design, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding nuclear technology.
Overall, a visit to the X-10 Graphite Reactor is a unique and thought-provoking experience for history buffs, science enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the development of the atomic bomb.
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
SOUTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT BOONEVILLE
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3220cfs | 9.69ft | 669ft |
ROCKCASTLE RIVER AT BILLOWS
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3070cfs | 8.53ft | 888ft |
LYNN CAMP CREEK AT CORBIN
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156cfs | 4ft | 1064ft |
BUCK CREEK NEAR SHOPVILLE
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610cfs | 3.74ft | 838ft |
CUMBERLAND RIVER AT CUMBERLAND FALLS
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9550cfs | 5.53ft | 835ft |
GOOSE CREEK AT MANCHESTER
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510cfs | 8.54ft | 848ft |
STURGEON CREEK AT CRESSMONT
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344cfs | 4.18ft | 720ft |
Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Bee Rock Rec Area | |||
Wood Creek Lake Ramp - DFWR | |||
S - Tree Rec Area | |||
Renfro Valley Boat Dock | |||
Fort Boonesborough State Park | |||
Natural Bridge State Park |