Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 10:35PM EDT until June 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:35pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
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...Until 4 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms along a stalled front are expected to result in
repeat heavy rainfall through this tonight. Additional heavy
rain is possible with the remnants of tropical storm Arthur
late tonight and early Friday.
- 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: