- Saturday February 1st, 2025 :: 12:47 p.m. EST
Flood Warning until 06:45PM 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by yesterday's recent excessive rainfall .
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Scott and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EST 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 1243 PM EST, The North Fork Holston River gauge at near White Mills report flooding along the river. Flooding along this river is expected until this evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Holston and Lindell. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: SCOTT, VA ... WASHINGTON, VA
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WASHCOVA followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning