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Town of Tazewell
Friday February 17th, 2023 :: 03:21 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 11:34PM Friday

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

* WHERE...Clinch River Near Richlands.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, River begins to affect water treatment plant.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:51 PM EST Friday the stage was 11.1 feet and starting to fall. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:51 PM EST Friday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 7.3 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 03/01/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* 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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