Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following
counties, Johnson and Sullivan and southwest Virginia, including
the following counties and independent city, City of Bristol,
Russell and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bristol Va, Abingdon, Lebanon, Cleveland Va, Glade Spring,
Damascus, Lindell, Emory-Meadowview, Holston, Hilander Park,
Harr, Rosedale, Hansonville, Benhams, Laurel Bloomery and
Konnarock.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood