BREAKING: DANGEROUS FLOODING THROUGHOUT APPALACHIAN REGION

From main West Virginia to northern Alabama, Appalachia is being swamped with water which is triggering serious flooding throughout the region.

Kentucky — In Harlan County, Kentucky, video was caught of a mobile house being swept off its structure and carried away in a torrent of water.

A mobile home swept off its structure in Harlan County, KY. According to our sister-station @WYMT the house was being utilized for storage. Nobody was within. pic.twitter.com/K134Xv90Em

— Casey Wheeless (@WVLTCasey) February 6, 2020

Elsewhere in eastern Kentucky, several mudslides have actually closed many roads as saturated ground along the hillsides have given way and covered streets.

West Virginia— Flooding is especially bad in McDowell, County, West Virginia, where a state of emergency has actually been stated. The number of roads closed or flooded in Southern West Virginia is presently unidentified, however, photographs of individuals utilizing boats to navigate streets are being shown throughout social media.

Flooding is a big concern in some parts of West Virginia today. Inspect out this picture sent in to our sibling station WVNS, taken in Jonben, WV. Photo credit to Ronnie Blevins. #wvwx pic.twitter.com/vMV6EapKrY

— Kasey Herman (@kaseyWBOY) February 6, 2020

All east bound lanes of I-64 at the 44 Mile Marker are shut down due to a hole in the bridge. All east bound traffic is being diverted to the Saint Albans exit. Per The Department of Highways this detour will remain in place until tomorrow morning (Friday February 7th).

In reaction to the flooding in West Virginia’s southern counties and the additional rain forecast, Governor Jim Justice has actually ordered the partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center.

Virginia— At least twelve Virginia counties are presently under a flood caution, while Tazewell County is currently under a flash flood warning.

At 1:31 PM EST, emergency management reported significant flooding continuing due to heavy rain across the location. As much as 3 inches of rain have actually already fallen with light rainfall amounts continuing. Flash and additional river flooding will continue and most likely aggravate over the next few hours. The Clinch River at Richlands is above flood phase at 13.1 feet, and is expected to crest around 15 feet. This would be the highest river level experienced in over 40 years, going back to 1978.

Flooding is also continuous along the Bluestone River at Falls Mill which has likewise exceeded flood stage. A Local Emergency has been declared and evacuations in vicinity of the Clinch River may be required quickly.

Shelters are being opened around the county in preparation. Residents are being cautioned to “Relocate to higher ground now. This is a very harmful and lethal circumstance. Do not try to take a trip unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Excessive overflow from heavy rains will cause flooding of little creeks and streams, nation roadways, farmland, and other low lying areas.”

Tennessee — Today in

Gatlinburg!
Unsafe flooding all throughout East Tennessee, so please take care and reverse don’t Drown!

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— Marietta (@MariettaDaviz) February 6, 2020

Travelers in Gatlinburg caught video of high water hitting pedestrian bridges and emergency situation authorities in Sevier County, Tennessee, launched a list of 66 roadways that were flooded/ closed in that county alone. Furthermore, the regional governmental company reported 3 separate landslides. Gatlinburg has actually momentarily suspended all trolley service and a shelter has actually opened at a regional neighborhood center (156 Proffitt Rd.).

North & & South Carolina— The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for a minimum of sixteen North Carolina counties, including the city of Charlotte, and eleven South Carolina counties.

At 1:53 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the alerted location. Approximately two inches of rain have already fallen over the area and an additional line of strong thunderstorms will create flash flooding conditions. An evacuation due to flooding in Huntersville has also been reported.

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