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Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:01 AM Aug. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern Carter County in east Tennessee... Eastern Hawkins County in east Tennessee... Johnson County in east Tennessee... Northern Sullivan County in east Tennessee... Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Eastern Scott County in southwestern Virginia... Southern Washington County in southwestern Virginia... The City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1001 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Mountain City, Gate City, Weber City, Walnut Hill and Damascus. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 66 and 75. Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 1 and 17. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
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