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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0087 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-07 15:40:26
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WGUS81 KRNK 072040
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
440 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
WVC025-089-072345-
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Greenbrier WV-Summers WV-
440 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the
following counties, Greenbrier and Summers.
* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Lick Creek, Eagle Branch, Boggs Run, Meadow River, Big Clear
Creek, Kitchen Creek, Little Creek, Beaver Creek, Little
Clear Creek, Fitzwater Branch, Big Run, Burns Run, Dry Run,
Fisher Creek, Greenbrier River, Joe Knob Branch and Boggs
Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rainelle... Rupert...
Renick... Falling Spring...
Williamsburg... Meadow Bluff...
Trout...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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 3785 8087 3787 8081 3787 8075 3795 8081
3799 8077 3800 8062 3811 8035 3805 8027
3801 8028 3794 8041 3790 8046 3786 8054
3781 8068 3781 8082
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EB
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-07 18:40:02
672
WGUS81 KRNK 072339
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
739 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
WVC025-089-072349-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenbrier WV-Summers WV-
739 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 745 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
The Flood Advisory will expire at 745 PM EDT this evening for a
portion of southeast West Virginia, including the following areas,
Greenbrier and Summers.
Flood waters have receded. 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 3785 8087 3787 8081 3787 8075 3795 8081
3799 8077 3800 8062 3811 8035 3805 8027
3801 8028 3794 8041 3790 8046 3786 8054
3781 8068 3781 8082
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EB
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