* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, including the
following county, Mercer.
* WHEN…Until 1015 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may be
impassable. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 213 PM EST, Minor flooding is ongoing.
– This includes the following streams and drainages…
Beech Fork, Bluestone River, Big Creek, Beaver Branch, Big
Branch, Blue Spring Creek, Big Spring Branch, Blacklick Creek
and Adair Run.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Bluefield… Princeton…
Richlands… Tazewell…
Cedar Bluff… Athens…
– 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 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 Twitter.
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