Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 5:27PM EDT until August 22 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lebanon, Cleveland Va and Rosedale.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Russell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov