Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:25PM EDT until September 28 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 3:25pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following
county, Sullivan and southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Washington.
* WHEN...Until 615 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 623 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported continued
flooding in the Damascus area. Excessive water will continue
to flow out of the mountains into the foothills in the warned
area. Roadway flooding, small stream flooding, and ponding
of low lying areas will remain a concern.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Damascus and Konnarock.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Sullivan, TN; Washington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN