Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 8:23AM EDT until July 12 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 5:23am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Tazewell.
* WHEN...Until 1130 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 822 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
minor flooding in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen. This area received 2 to 3 inches yesterday and is
more prone to flooding.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dry Fork, Beech Fork, Big Creek, Bluestone River, Clinch
River and East Fork Cove Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bluefield... Pocahontas...
Tiptop... Amonate...
Boissevain... Bandy...
Jewell Ridge...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Tazewell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov