Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following county, Sullivan and southwest Virginia, including the following county, Washington.

* WHEN...Until 615 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 623 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported continued flooding in the Damascus area. Excessive water will continue to flow out of the mountains into the foothills in the warned area. Roadway flooding, small stream flooding, and ponding of low lying areas will remain a concern. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Damascus and Konnarock. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SULLIVAN, TN ... WASHINGTON, VA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.