- Saturday September 9th, 2023 :: 04:37 a.m. EDT
Flood Watch until 02:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig and Rockbridge. Portions of southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier.
* WHEN...From Noon EDT today through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CRAIG ... ALLEGHANY ... BATH ... BOTETOURT ... ROCKBRIDGE ... BEDFORD ... AMHERST ... SUMMERS ... MONROE ... EASTERN GREENBRIER ... WESTERN GREENBRIER
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash 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