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WGUS71 KRNK 062045
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
Issued by National Weather Service Raleigh NC
345 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

VAC185-070030-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200207T0030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tazewell VA-
345 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR TAZEWELL COUNTY CONTINUES. SIGNIFICANT
FLOODING ONGOING, SHELTERS OPENING, EVACUATIONS UNDERWAY ALONG THE
CLINCH RIVER PRIMARILY NEAR RICHLANDS...

THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EST FOR
TAZEWELL COUNTY...

At 340 PM 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 expected to continue.
Flash and additional river flooding will continue and likely worsen
over the next few hours. The Clinch River at Richlands is already
above flood stage, and is expected to crest now around 14 feet. 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.

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.

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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
