Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 8:21PM EDT until August 17 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.
* WHERE...Northwestern Johnson County in east Tennessee...
Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
Northeastern Scott County in southwestern Virginia...
Central Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
Southeastern Wise County in southwestern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Abingdon, Glade Spring, Lindell, Holston, Emory-Meadowview,
Hansonville, Castlewood and Konnarock.
- This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 17
and 34.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Johnson, TN; Russell, VA; Scott, VA; Washington, VA; Wise, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov