Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 12:17PM EDT until June 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:17am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Alleghany NC and Ashe, southwest Virginia,
including the following areas, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson,
Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia,
including the following area, Mercer.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flash flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms along a stalled front are expected to result in
repeat heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Ashe; Alleghany; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Grayson; Carroll; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov