Flood Warning until 07:29PM Saturday 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Clinch River Near Richlands affecting Tazewell County.
* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Clinch River near Richlands.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water begins to flood baseball field near water treatment plant.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:56 AM EST Saturday the stage was 10 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.2 feet by Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL, VA
Instructions:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM EST.
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