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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Virginia... Clinch River Near Richlands affecting Tazewell County. For the Clinch River...including Richlands...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Clinch River near Richlands.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Numerous homes and businesses in Richlands, Doran and Raven areas are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet and rising rapidly. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 PM EST Saturday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 02/18/1944. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL, 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. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 545 AM EST.