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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 12:47AM EDT until September 22
Affecting Wise, VA; City of Norton, VA
In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 7:45 AM
Wise, VA; City of Norton, VA
Likely impact across 2 counties in VA; effects through 7:45 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Wise County in southwestern Virginia... The City of Norton in southwestern Virginia... * Until 345 AM EDT. * At 1247 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Norton, Wise, Big Stone Gap, Appalachia and Pardee.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™