Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 11:13AM EDT until September 27 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 8:13am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
Scott County in southwestern Virginia...
Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
Wise County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Norton in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 1113 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. Severals roads have been closed in Russell
County due to flooding.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Norton, Lebanon,
Wise, Gate City, Big Stone Gap, Weber City, Cleveland Va, Mount
Carmel, Coeburn, Appalachia, Glade Spring, Honaker, Pound, St.
Paul, Damascus and Nickelsville.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Russell, VA; Scott, VA; Washington, VA; Wise, VA; City of Bristol, VA; City of Norton, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN