Flash Flood — Wise, Virginia

2022-07-28 · near Addington, Wise, Virginia

Event narrative

Rock Switch Rd near Guest River Rd was impassable due to flood waters of the Guest River.

Wider weather episode

The heavy rain events of recent days in adjacent eastern Kentucky crossed into southwest Virginia on the 28th and produced significant flash flooding, especially around Pound VA.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1049194. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.