JOHNSON, TN; Sullivan, TN; Russell, VA; Washing… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Johnson County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Sullivan County in east Tennessee... Central Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Washington County in southwestern Virginia... The Eastern City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 849 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated
Flooding in Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Russell, VA; 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS