Flood Advisory — Lee County, Virginia
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 7:17PM EDT until August 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Lee County in southwestern Virginia... Northwestern Wise County in southwestern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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... Appalachia, Pound and Pardee. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Virginia
Flash Flood Warning
Flood Advisory
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lee County, Virginia?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lee County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Wise County.