Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 6:28PM EDT until July 19 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
Southwestern Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
The Northeastern City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Abingdon, Hilander Park and Holston.
This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 10 and
19.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Russell, VA; Washington, VA; City of Bristol, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: