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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Thursday September 26th, 2024 :: 09:30 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 12:00PM

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Carter County in east Tennessee... Johnson County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Unicoi County in east Tennessee... Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until noon EDT.

* At 927 AM EDT, Local law enforcement reported several roads have been closed in Johnson County due to flooding. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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... Johnson City, Elizabethton, Mountain City, Hampton, Pine Crest, Unicoi, Glade Spring, Damascus, Doeville, Neva, Sadie, Shady Valley, Elk Mills, Hunter, Laurel Bloomery, Roan Mountain, Roane Mountain State Park, Hampton Creek Cove State Park, Milligan College and Limestone Cove.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CARTER, TN ... JOHNSON, TN ... UNICOI, TN ... WASHINGTON, VA

Instructions:

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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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