Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 8:57AM EDT until August 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:57am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Virginia, including the following
areas, Alleghany VA and Bath and southeast West Virginia,
including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe,
Summers and Western Greenbrier.
* WHEN...Through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of heavy rainfall will track over already saturated
soils today and into early Monday morning. This will likely
lead to instances of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Bath; Mercer; Summers; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov