Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...Tennessee...

Powell River Near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock and Lee Counties.

For the Powell River...including Jonesville VA, Arthur TN...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Powell River near Jonesville VA.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The river invades several fields and reaches a few farm buildings. At 21.0 feet, Low lying sections of Cooney Hollow Road and Route 783 are affected and some private driveways are flooded. The driveway to a dwelling just upstream from Hurricane Bridge Road bridge on the left bank begins to flood. The gravel parking area for the Poteet Ferry Public Access beneath the Hwy 58 bridge begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 20.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood