Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 25 at 8:08PM EDT until September 25 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 5:08pm
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the
following county, Greenbrier.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Fitzwater Branch, Cold Knob Fork, Burns Run, Greenbrier
River, Spring Creek, Robbins Run, Joe Knob Branch, South Fork
Cherry River, Panther Camp Creek, Dry Run and Little Clear
Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Trout... Leonard...
Williamsburg...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Greenbrier, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA