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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:40 PM Jul. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL RUSSELL AND EAST CENTRAL WISE COUNTIES...

At 540 PM EDT, Major flooding and Evacuations are occurring in
Dante, Virginia. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.

The following streams are experiencing major flooding: Left Fork
Lift Creek, Right Fork Lift Creek, and Lift Creek.  Move to high
ground.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Cleveland Va, Coeburn, St. Paul and Castlewood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:42 PM Jul. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county and independent city, City of Norton and Wise.

* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
minor flooding in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Norton, Wise, Big Stone Gap, Appalachia and Pardee.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:21 PM Jul. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas,
Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Northwest Carter,
Scott TN and Sullivan and southwest Virginia, including the
following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy downpours over already saturated ground and repetitive
rounds of rain over the same locations may lead to flash
flooding this afternoon and evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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