Flood — Russell, Virginia

2025-02-01 · near Cleveland, Russell, Virginia

Event narrative

Flooding along the Clinch River, impacting the water treatment plant in Cleveland.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper trough over the central plains produced two days of rain over southwest Virginia as it approached and crossed the area between the end of January and first day of February. Minor flooding along the Clinch river occurred as a result, with rises beginning on January 31st but crossing into flood categories on February 1st.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238686. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.