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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Thursday February 24th, 2022 :: 03:03 p.m. EST

Advisory

Flood Watch until 01:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Johnson, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Sullivan and Washington TN. Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Russell and Washington VA.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With saturated soils and high streamflows, the region is vulnerable for flooding. A slow moving boundary will bring long duration rain to the watch area through Friday morning. Total additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches will be possible across the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SULLIVAN ... JOHNSON ... NORTHWEST COCKE ... NORTHWEST GREENE ... WASHINGTON ... NORTHWEST CARTER ... RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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