Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 11:24PM EDT until September 26 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 8:24pm
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1124 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marion... Richlands...
Tazewell... Saltville...
Chilhowie... Cedar Bluff...
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bluestone River, Burkes Garden Creek, Big Creek, Beaver Creek,
Beech Fork, Campbell Creek, Blue Spring Creek, Clinch River and
Big Horse Creek.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 Twitter.
Area Description:
Bland, VA; Grayson, VA; Smyth, VA; Tazewell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA