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Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:17 AM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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, don't 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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