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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Friday October 8th, 2021 :: 09:23 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 11:00PM Friday

The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flood Advisory for Poor Drainage Areas for... Washington County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 1100 PM EDT.

* At 923 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Even though the heaviest rain has ended it will take some time for waters to recede.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bristol Va, Abingdon, Glade Spring, Holston, Lindell, Hilander Park, Emory-Meadow View and Benhams.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON, VA

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
1 Government Center Pl
Abingdon, VA 24210

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-525-1330

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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