Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, City of Bristol, Scott and Washington.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EST, 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Glade Spring, Damascus, Hilander Park, Lindell, Emory-Meadow View, Benhams and Konnarock. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SCOTT, VA ... WASHINGTON, VA ... CITY OF BRISTOL, 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.