Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 10:24AM EDT until August 16 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:24am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Virginia, including the following
county, Alleghany VA and southeast West Virginia, including the
following counties, Greenbrier, Monroe and Summers.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1023 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dunlap Creek, Cove Creek, Crosier Branch, Bradshaw Creek,
Crow Run, Dixon Branch, Dry Creek, Back Creek, Broad Run and
Corner Branch.
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...
Alleghany... Lewisburg...
White Sulphur Springs... Ronceverte...
Alderson... Union...
Hollywood...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
Area Description:
Alleghany, VA; Greenbrier, WV; Monroe, WV; Summers, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov