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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
Issued by National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1133 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TAZEWELL COUNTY. SIGNIFICANT FLOODING
ONGOING, SHELTERS OPENING, EVACUATIONS MAY BEGIN SHORTLY ALONG THE
CLINCH RIVER WHICH MAY REACH HEIGHTS NOT SEEN IN OVER 40 YEARS...

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 730 PM EST Thursday

* At 1128 AM EST, emergency management reported significant flooding
  ongoing due to heavy rain across the warned area. Up to three
  inches of rain have already fallen with rainfall continuing. Flash
  and additional river flooding will continue and likely worsten
  over the next few hours. The Clinch River is already above flood
  stage, and is expected to crest around 15 feet. This would be the
  highest river level witnessed in over 40 years, dating back to
  1978. A Local Emergency has been declared and evacuations in
  vicinity of the Clinch River may be needed shortly. Shelters are
  being opened around the county in preparation.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Tazewell County, especially in
areas along the Clinch River. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service
by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and
pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8156 3726 8150
      3727 8142 3734 8136 3723 8123 3721 8128
      3717 8127 3715 8133 3713 8126 3709 8128
      3704 8146 3701 8144 3699 8148 3702 8147
      3693 8168 3698 8171 3696 8178 3714 8190

$$

Morrow
