Full Notification

FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Western Craig County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Giles County in southwestern Virginia... Southwestern Alleghany VA County in west central Virginia... South Central Greenbrier County in southeastern West Virginia... Eastern Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 645 AM EDT Thursday.

* At 1238 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Alleghany... Union... Paint Bank... Sinking Creek... Gap Mills... Waiteville... Moncove Lake State Park... This includes the following streams and drainages... Back Creek, Cove Creek, Broad Run, Bee Branch, Corner Branch, Craig Creek, Dunlap Creek, Eliber Springs Branch, Crosier Branch and Dry Creek.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEGHANY, VA ... CRAIG, VA ... GILES, VA ... GREENBRIER, WV ... MONROE, WV

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.