Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 12:30PM EDT until September 27 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 9:30am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1230 PM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in
Damascus and City of Norton. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
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