Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:33PM EDT until August 11 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
FFWMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
Northeastern Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lebanon, Cleveland Va, Lindell and Emory-Meadowview.
This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 21 and
27.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Russell, VA; Washington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov