Flood — Russell, Virginia

2025-02-15 to 2025-02-17 · near Cleveland, Russell, Virginia

Event narrative

Heavy rains on the 15th caused the Clinch river at Cleveland to go into flood stage during the late afternoon hours on the 15th, cresting 20.48 feet on the 16th, and falling back below flood stage during the early morning hours on the 17th. Impact statements state water affects a few houses both on Main Street and adjacent to the ballpark entrance, and approximately 35 acres about two miles up and downstream from the Highway 82 bridge. No damages reported by emergency management.

Wider weather episode

A strong synoptic system with heavy rainfall during warm front passage followed by additional rainfall during the severe thunderstorms along the cold front led to reports of flooding in northern portions of East Tennessee. Additionally, strong winds powered by strong winds aloft mixed to the surface, bringing wind advisory conditions to the whole area, a few high wind reports, and some wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242751. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.