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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Clinch River near Richlands.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:47 PM EST Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:47 PM EST Saturday was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet on 01/26/1978. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL, VA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 715 AM EST.