Flash Flood in Wise County, Virginia

Flash Flood July 28, 2022 · Wise County, Virginia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Pound (37.1198, -82.6328).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1049195. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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