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WGUS81 KRNK 161208
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
808 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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Greenbrier WV-Summers WV-
808 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the 
  following counties, Greenbrier and Summers.

* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 808 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Laurel Creek, Hungard Creek, Fisher Creek, Greenbrier River,
    Big Clear Creek, Beech Run, Boggs Creek, Buggy Branch, Eagle
    Branch, Kitchen Creek, Big Creek, Beaver Creek, Boone Creek
    and Burdette Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Hinton...                          Rainelle...
    Rupert...                          Quinwood...
    Sandstone...                       Lawn...
    Elton...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where 
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become 
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or 
creeks.

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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LAT...LON 3772 8095 3767 8090 3769 8088 3774 8092
      3777 8089 3782 8094 3787 8081 3787 8075
      3795 8081 3799 8077 3803 8083 3806 8080
      3805 8084 3808 8089 3810 8088 3809 8077
      3797 8056 3781 8055 3762 8089


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