What Sevier County roads are closed due to flooding?

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Several roads in East Tennessee are uncrossable due to flooding and even mudslides, especially in Sevier County, according to officials. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency and Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter shared a list of affected roads.

The following roads are closed due to flooding:

• Burden Hill Road
• Cades Cove Loop
• River Divide Road at Henderson Road

Drivers are warned to use caution on other roads that are partially flooded:

• Maples Branch at Laurel Lane
• North Knob Creek
• Oma Lee Drive

Sevier County Schools closed Wednesday due to the flooding. If you are traveling, remember: Turn around, don’t drown! The Pigeon Forge Police Department asked the public to help keep fire crews safe by avoiding roadways.

“Driving across the roadways impacts everyone,” the department shared.

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