Full Notification

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, City of Bristol, Lee, Russell, Scott, Washington and Wise.

* WHEN...Until 900 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 147 AM EST, Flooding is ongoing with rising rivers and streams due to recent heavy rain and runoff. The Clinch River, North Fork Holston, and tributaries are near or above moderate flood stage and will remain flooded through much of Saturday. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bristol Va, Abingdon, Norton, Lebanon, Big Stone Gap, Cleveland Va, Coeburn, Glade Spring, Honaker, St. Paul, Damascus, Nickelsville, Dungannon, Duffield, Clinchport, Hansonville, Castlewood, Holston, Benhams and Collingwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEE, VA ... RUSSELL, VA ... SCOTT, VA ... WASHINGTON, VA ... WISE, VA ... CITY OF BRISTOL, 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.