Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 11:09PM EDT until July 7 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 8:09pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1109 PM EDT, Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bluefield, Princeton, Athens, Matoaka, Bramwell, Kegley,
Sandlick, Ceres, Montcalm, Spanishburg, Wenonah, Pinnacle Rock
State Park and Coaldale.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Mercer, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: