CARTER, TN; Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washingt… — * 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 r
Flooding in Carter, TN; Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washington, VA; City of Bristol, VA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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