Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 2:25PM EDT until July 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. 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...
Bluefield... Bland...
Bastian... Burkes Garden...
Rocky Gap... Pocahontas...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Burkes Garden Creek, East Fork Cove Creek, East River, Crane
Creek, Clinch River, Big Spring Branch, Blue Spring Creek, Crab
Orchard Creek and Bluestone River.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Bland, VA; Tazewell, VA; Mercer, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: