Active AlertsAbingdon, VA

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

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.