One life has been claimed as floodwaters swept across parts of Cocke County Thursday morning, prompting road closures and multiple rescues as emergency crews responded to dangerous conditions in the Bybee and Parrottsville areas.

Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball said first responders were actively conducting rescues throughout the morning as heavy overnight rains caused flash flooding across several county roadways.

“First responders are active in rescues,” Ball said in an emailed statement. “This flood has effected several county roadways in the Bybee and Parrotsville area.

* All emergency services are active and are working diligently.

* Road departments and other services are working as well. We advice citizens to stay off the roadways in these areas due to the dangerous road conditions and emergency workers traveling to each location.”

The Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that a 64-year-old woman had died after being pulled down stream in the Centerview/Bybee area.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation reported that flooding forced the closure of State Route 160 early Thursday morning. TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi said the roadway was shut down around 7:30 a.m. near Fowler Road and Bybee Road before reopening around 11 a.m.

Several other roads were also impacted by high water, including Holt Hollow Road, Fowler Grover Road, Saint Tide Hollow Road, and Clear Creek Road.

Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis said the flooding appeared to be concentrated around creeks and smaller waterways in the northeastern part of the county.

“We have some areas of significant flooding,” Mathis said. “It appears to be creeks in the northeast of the county. No reports of any rivers flooding at this time.”

A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect through Thursday afternoon as emergency officials continued monitoring conditions. Authorities urged residents to avoid flooded roadways and use caution while traveling in affected areas.

Rescue operations continued throughout the morning near Bybee Road and State Route 160 as crews worked to assist stranded residents and motorists caught in rising waters.