Washington County Alerts

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 7:00AM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Headline

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 7:00AM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Description

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas,
Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Northwest Carter,
Scott TN and Sullivan and southwest Virginia, including the
following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy downpours over already saturated ground and repetitive
rounds of rain over the same locations may lead to flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaAreal Flood
SeverityWatch
Event CodeFFA
AreaScott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Johnson; Northwest Carter; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
SentThursday, July 17, 2025 7:00 AM EDT
ExpiresThursday, July 17, 2025 3:00 PM EDT
SenderNWS Morristown TN
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ad774d8aa3aff19263739634d90dc97a2f2241e1.001.1