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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Saturday February 15th, 2025 :: 05:41 p.m. EST

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 08:45PM Saturday

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Sullivan County in east Tennessee... Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Virginia... The City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 845 PM EST.

* At 541 PM EST, Local law enforcement reported flooding is occurring within the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Although rain has generally ended for the evening, flooding from runoff will continue. Additional rainfall is expected during the early morning hours. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Walnut Hill, Glade Spring, Hilander Park, Lindell and Emory-Meadowview.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SULLIVAN, TN ... WASHINGTON, VA ... CITY OF BRISTOL, VA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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