Severe storms that moved through East Tennessee Wednesday have shut many of them down. (Courtesy: WVLT)

East Tennessee Storms Shut Down 11 Roads in Sevier County

Posted on May 9, 2024

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) If you are traveling in Sevier County, you will need to take several road closures into account when choosing your routes Thursday. Severe storms that moved through East Tennessee Wednesday have shut many of them down.

At this time, 11 roads are compromised due to flooding and debris resulting from Wednesday’s severe weather in the region.

In Sevier County, the following roads have been affected:

Ridge Road at Sevier Solid Waste: Flooded
Waldens Creek Road/Old Valley Road at Goose Gap Road: Flooded
River Divide Road: Flooded
425 Wiley Oakley Road/520 Edgewood Drive
5289 Henry Town Road: Impassable
Jones Cove Road at Highway 321: Downed trees
Russie Gap Road at Old Valley Road: Flooded
Goose Gap Road at Waldens Creek Road: Flooded
Boogertown Road at Upper Middle Creek Road: Passable
Oldham Creek Road/Shady Grove Road: Flooded
Headrick Lead/N Clear Fork Road: One lane passable

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