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Flash Flood Warning for Bland, VA

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What is happening

At 942 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding near Blue Grass Trail. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management...

What the bulletin says to do

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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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At 942 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding near Blue Grass Trail. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bland... Bastian... Kimberling... Long Spur... This includes the following streams and drainages... Sulphur Spring Fork, Walker Creek, Hunting Camp Creek, Crab Orchard Creek, Kimberling Creek, Spur Branch, Little Walker Creek, Helveys Mill Creek and Town Creek.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 9:42PM EDT until August 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 5:59PM EDT until August 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Blacksburg VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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