Flood Advisory — Russell 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 10:09PM EDT until August 7 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Washington County in southwestern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1009 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 between 0.5 and 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lindell, Rosedale, Emory-Meadowview and Holston. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Russell 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Russell County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Washington County.