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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Saturday February 1st, 2025 :: 12:47 p.m. EST

Alert

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

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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

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