Flash Flood — Wise, Virginia

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

Event narrative

Route 23 was closed between Pound and Wise because of flooding. Shelter was being opened for those who had been evacuated.

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 1049195. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.