Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 8:08AM EDT until August 16 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:08am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the
following counties, Greenbrier and Summers.
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 808 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...
Laurel Creek, Hungard Creek, Fisher Creek, Greenbrier River,
Big Clear Creek, Beech Run, Boggs Creek, Buggy Branch, Eagle
Branch, Kitchen Creek, Big Creek, Beaver Creek, Boone Creek
and Burdette Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hinton... Rainelle...
Rupert... Quinwood...
Sandstone... Lawn...
Elton...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
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:
Greenbrier, WV; Summers, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov