Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 12:36PM EDT until September 6 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 9:36am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Carter County in east Tennessee...
Johnson County in east Tennessee...
Northeastern Sullivan County in east Tennessee...
Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 330 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1236 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 3 inches of rain have fallen
throughout the day today.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Mountain City, Glade Spring,
Damascus, Harr, Shady Valley, South Holston Dam and Hilander
Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Carter, TN; Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washington, VA; City of Bristol, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov