Full Notification

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Scott County in southwestern Virginia... Western Washington County in southwestern Virginia... Southeastern Wise County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EST.

* At 431 PM EST, Doppler radar and public reports on social media indicated heavy rain across the warned area is producing dangerous flooding conditions. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lebanon, Gate City, Weber City, Cleveland Va, Coeburn, Honaker, St. Paul, Nickelsville, Dungannon, Clinchport, Castlewood, Collingwood, Hansonville, Benhams, Holston, Hiltons, Fort Blackmore, Rosedale and Dye.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSSELL, VA ... SCOTT, VA ... WASHINGTON, VA ... WISE, 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.