Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 7:22PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Giles County in southwestern Virginia...
Southeastern Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Southwestern Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 721 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 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pearisburg, Narrows, Peterstown, Rich Creek, Oakvale, Glen Lyn,
Willowton, Elgood and Kimballton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Giles, VA; Mercer, WV; Monroe, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: