A fast-moving storm carrying heavy rains and hail blanketed parts of East Tennessee on Tuesday night.
Area authorities were called to help motorists in several areas who ended up in high water, including the Bearden area off Northshore Drive. A truck ended up nose-in at an overflowing creek there. No one was injured.
In Blount County, a woman caught in high water was pulled from her vehicle off Cold Springs Road by Blount County rescue workers.
The storm system moved from the south and west, dumping a lot of water and hail in various sizes.
Residents reported hail ranging from golf ball-sizes to quarter-sized in Roane County, West Knox County and North Knox County.
No serious damage was reported.
As many as 3,900 addresses served by KUB lost power Tuesday night, according to KUB. By 9:30 p.m. the number was down to about 900.
The Knoxville Fire Department reported that a tree fell across on Lyons View Pike near Cherokee Country Club, blocking the road. KFD asked drivers to stay away from the area while the tree was removed.
The system was supposed to pass through by 8 p.m., making way for a round of thunderstorms. Storms and rain, heavy at times, were expected until about midnight.
Tuesday's high hit the low 80s.
On Wednesday, the weather will cool down, with highs in the mid 50s.
Stay tuned to 10News and wbir.com for ongoing weather updates.