LOCATION
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
INFO1
WHERE...Eastern Hawkins County in east Tennessee... Western Sullivan County in east Tennessee... South Central Scott County in southwestern Virginia...
INFO2
WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.
INFO3
IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kingsport, Weber City, Colonial Heights, Spurgeon, Mount Carmel, Bluff City, Warriors Path State Park, Bloomingdale and Tri-City Airport.
PRECAUTIONS
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.
