Elizabethton?

[Bellaroma]

I've read so many posts by people wanting to retire to the tricity area. We are also considering it. We live in Louisiana now, love it something awful, but we are ready to get away from Gulf hurricanes. I've read some stats on flooding in JC, Kinsport and Elizabethton. Are those areas prone to flooding? I also notice in many of the pictures posted, that the sky often looks as though a thunderstorm in on its way. Can someone give me information about flooding and weather? I've been through a tornado and while I know they can happen anywhere, I'd prefer never going through one again. Thanks so much for any help.

[rccrain]

We have afternoon thunderstorms in the summer, but I can't think of an area in the US that would be less likely to experience a tornado, or a hurricane for that matter.

If you don't want a flood experience, just don't buy in a flood zone. 95% of the land area in the TriCities will never flood.

[jabogitlu]

As long as you don't live in a condo in west downtown JC, you should be fine.

[RachelKay]

Originally Posted by rccrain

My Mosquito Ratings (10 being worst)

Michigan: 8

Florida: 11

Elizabethton: 3 - unless there is standing water on your property, you won't have any problems. I live up the road on Boone Lake - no mosquitoes. I have been absolutely destroyed by mosquitoes in FL and MI.

To be fair, the mosquito IS the state bird of Florida...