Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 2:18AM EDT until September 22 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:18pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
East Central Wise County in southwestern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 218 AM 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 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cleveland Va, St. Paul, Castlewood and Hansonville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Russell, VA; Wise, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov