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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0085 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-06 21:38:47
348
WGUS81 KRNK 070238
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1038 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026
VAC005-WVC025-063-089-070545-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0085.260807T0238Z-260807T0545Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Alleghany VA VA-Greenbrier WV-Monroe WV-Summers WV-
1038 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Virginia, including the following
county, Alleghany VA and southeast West Virginia, including the
following counties, Greenbrier, Monroe and Summers.
* WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1038 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...
Buffalo Creek, Anthony Creek, Big Run, Bluestone River, Brush
Creek, Boone Creek, Big Creek, Broad Run, Beech Run, Bradshaw
Creek, Blue Lick Creek, Back Creek and Boulder Run.
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...
Alleghany... Lewisburg...
Hinton... White Sulphur Springs...
Ronceverte... Alderson...
Peterstown...
- 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.
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LAT...LON 3782 8094 3787 8081 3787 8075 3789 8077
3791 8017 3783 8001 3742 8065 3737 8077
3759 8109 3761 8106 3763 8107 3770 8097
3771 8098 3770 8091 3767 8090 3768 8088
3772 8089 3774 8092 3777 8089
$$
CDG
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-07 00:35:50
555
WGUS81 KRNK 070535
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
135 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
VAC005-WVC025-063-089-070545-
/O.EXP.KRNK.FA.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-260807T0545Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Alleghany VA VA-Greenbrier WV-Monroe WV-Summers WV-
135 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 145 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Advisory will expire at 145 AM EDT early this morning for
portions of west central Virginia, including the following area,
Alleghany VA and southeast West Virginia, including the following
areas, Greenbrier, Monroe and Summers.
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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LAT...LON 3782 8094 3787 8081 3787 8075 3789 8077
3791 8017 3783 8001 3742 8065 3737 8077
3759 8109 3761 8106 3763 8107 3770 8097
3771 8098 3770 8091 3767 8090 3768 8088
3772 8089 3774 8092 3777 8089
$$
CDG
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