Flood Advisory for Johnson, TN; Russell, VA; Scott, VA +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Johnson, Russell, Scott, Washington, Wise
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- Ends or expires
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Northwestern Johnson County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Scott County in southwestern Virginia... Central Washington County in...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...Northwestern Johnson County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Scott County in southwestern Virginia... Central Washington County in southwestern Virginia... Southeastern Wise County in southwestern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Abingdon, Glade Spring, Lindell, Holston, Emory-Meadowview, Hansonville, Castlewood and Konnarock. This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 17 and 34. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 8:21PM EDT until August 17 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Morristown TN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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