LOCATION
WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
INFO1
WHERE...North Fork Holston River near Gate City VA.
INFO2
WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
INFO3
IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Caution stage. At 12.0 feet, Water begins to cover River Road and some low lying county roads. At 14.0 feet, Flooding begins on North Holston River Drive beneath the West Carters Valley Road bridge. County Road 614 is cut off 1
INFO4
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM EST Sunday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.8 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
PRECAUTIONS
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 2 PM EST on Monday.late tonight at 315 AM EST.
