Flash Flood — Wise, Virginia

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

Event narrative

Swift water rescues occurred, including along Business Route 23 at Kanawha Rd.

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 1049199. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.