Flash Flood Warning Issued for Russell and Washington Counties, VA
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for East Central Russell County and Northeastern Washington County in southwestern Virginia until 9:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Virginia
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Morristown TN
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Morristown TN. Effective from August 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM EDT until August 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
East Central Russell County and Northeastern Washington County in southwestern Virginia. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Glade Spring.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
At 6:20 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6:20 PM EDT to 9:15 PM EDT on August 22, 2026.
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