Flash Flood Warning for Wise County and Norton, VA
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Wise County and the City of Norton in southwestern Virginia until 3:45 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Virginia
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Morristown TN
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Wise County and the City of Norton in southwestern Virginia. The alert is effective from September 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM EDT until September 22, 2026 at 3:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Wise County in southwestern Virginia and the City of Norton in southwestern Virginia. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Norton, Wise, Big Stone Gap, Appalachia and Pardee.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
At 12:47 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
The warning is effective from September 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM EDT and expires September 22, 2026 at 3:45 AM EDT.
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