983 
WGUS81 KRNK 070217
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1017 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

VAC021-173-185-WVC055-070515-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0084.260807T0217Z-260807T0515Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bland VA-Smyth VA-Tazewell VA-Mercer WV-
1017 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following 
  counties, Bland, Smyth and Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, 
  including the following county, Mercer.

* WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1016 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Bluestone River, Beech Fork, Burkes Garden Creek, Clinch
    River, Blue Spring Creek, Big Creek, Beaver Creek and
    Campbell Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Bluefield...                       Richlands...
    Tazewell...                        Saltville...
    Cedar Bluff...                     Burkes Garden...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3704 8182 3711 8189 3714 8190 3717 8186
      3720 8176 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3723 8151 3726 8150 3725 8148 3727 8142
      3732 8139 3732 8137 3738 8134 3718 8109
      3683 8174 3693 8183 3695 8182 3696 8178


$$

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912 
WGUS81 KRNK 070511
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
111 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

VAC021-173-185-WVC055-070521-
/O.EXP.KRNK.FA.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-260807T0515Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bland VA-Smyth VA-Tazewell VA-Mercer WV-
111 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 115 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The Flood Advisory will expire at 115 AM EDT early this morning for 
portions of southwest Virginia, including the following areas, 
Bland, Smyth and Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, including the 
following area, Mercer.

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3704 8182 3711 8189 3714 8190 3717 8186
      3720 8176 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3723 8151 3726 8150 3725 8148 3727 8142
      3732 8139 3732 8137 3738 8134 3718 8109
      3683 8174 3693 8183 3695 8182 3696 8178


$$

CDG