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Town of Tazewell
Friday February 17th, 2023 :: 12:46 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 09:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Clinch River Near Richlands.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, the river begins to affect the water treatment plant. Portions of Clinch River Road, Matney Lane, Allegheny Street and 4th Street are flooded and impassible until the river recedes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EST Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EST Friday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 11.3 feet early this afternoon, and will then gradually recede, falling below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL, VA

Address/Location
Town of Tazewell
211 N Central Ave
Tazewell, VA 24651

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-988-2501

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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