Virginia Severe Flash Flood Watch | Effective 08/03/2026 05:34
* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure
is possible at Dams #2, #28, #63, and Epperson Dam on the Ararat
River. This is a precautionary measure due to high rainfall, there
are currently no identified integrity threats to the dams.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Patrick.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying
areas below the dam. This includes the city of Ararat.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...