Flood Advisory until 07:15PM
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, City of Bristol, Russell, Scott, Washington and Wise.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorm during the past hour. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area over the next hour or two. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bristol Va, Abingdon, Lebanon, St. Paul, Damascus, Nickelsville, Dungannon, Hansonville, Holston, Benhams, Hilander Park, Castlewood, Collingwood, Lindell and Emory- Meadow View. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSSELL, VA ... SCOTT, VA ... WASHINGTON, VA ... WISE, 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.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WASHCOVA followed by your message, to 888777
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