LEE, VA; Russell, VA; Scott, VA; Wise, VA; City… — * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, City of Norton, Lee, Russell, Scott and Wise.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 823 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated ongoing minor flooding, mainly of creeks and streams, due to thunderstorms overnight. Betw
Flooding in Lee, VA; Russell, VA; Scott, VA; Wise, VA; City of Norton, VA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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