- Monday August 15th, 2022 :: 04:44 a.m. EDT
Flood Watch until 08:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Virginia and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, in Virginia, Alleghany VA, Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Giles and Tazewell. In southeast West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Low pressure aloft will persist over the area today. Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall are expected, especially through midday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL ... BLAND ... GILES ... CRAIG ... ALLEGHANY ... BOTETOURT ... MERCER ... SUMMERS ... MONROE ... EASTERN GREENBRIER ... WESTERN GREENBRIER
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
171 Arbuckle Ln
Maxwelton, WV 24957
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-645-5444
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP GCHSEM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch