Flood Warning Issued for Powell River Near Jonesville VA
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NWS Morristown TN has issued a Flood Warning for the Powell River near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock County TN and Lee County VA until late evening June 19.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Hancock County TN and Lee County VA
- Issued
- July 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Morristown TN
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hancock County TN and Lee County VA.
Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Morristown TN on June 19 at 11:14 AM EDT. The alert is effective from 11:14 AM EDT June 19 until 11:46 PM EDT June 19.
Affected Areas
Powell River near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock County TN and Lee County VA.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 18.0 feet, the river invades several fields and reaches a few farm buildings. At 21.0 feet, low lying sections of Cooney Hollow Road and Route 783 are affected and some private driveways are flooded.
Timeline
The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 20.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. The alert expires at 12:00 AM EDT June 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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