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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Sunday August 14th, 2022 :: 11:44 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 02:45AM Monday

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Scott County in southwestern Virginia... West Central Washington County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 245 AM EDT.

* At 1144 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Nickelsville, Dungannon, Collingwood, Castlewood and Benhams.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSSELL, VA ... SCOTT, VA ... WASHINGTON, VA

Instructions:

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:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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