Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 5:05PM EDT until July 12 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 505 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported that Mill Branch Road
had been washed out and Potts Creek Road was under two feet of water
in Alleghany County. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.75 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Alleghany... Lewisburg...
White Sulphur Springs... Ronceverte...
Jordan Mines... Roaring Mountain Summit...
Earlehurst...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dunlap Creek, Crow Run, Craig Creek, Boulder Run, Christleys Run,
Bens Run, Dry Creek, Barbours Creek, Cove Branch, Cove Creek, Dry
Branch and Blue Spring Run.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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:
Alleghany, VA; Craig, VA; Greenbrier, WV; Monroe, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: