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Town of Tazewell
Sunday February 16th, 2025 :: 02:20 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 08:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following county, Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, including the following counties, Mercer and Summers.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Several structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are continuing. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding, with water rescues still ongoing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 214 PM EST, Major flooding is ongoing along the Bluestone River. Flooding along the Clinch is receding. - Some locations that have been impacted by flooding include... Bluefield, Princeton, Richlands, Tazewell, Hinton and Cedar Bluff. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL, VA ... MERCER, WV ... SUMMERS, WV

Instructions:

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

Address/Location
Town of Tazewell
211 N Central Ave
Tazewell, VA 24651

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-988-2501

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:
Flood Warning

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