Full Notification

FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Bland County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia... Central Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia... Western Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 530 PM EDT Tuesday.

* At 1123 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2.5 to 4.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 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... Wytheville... Marion... Tazewell... Rural Retreat... Cedar Bluff... Ceres... Mount Rogers National Recreation Area... This includes the following streams and drainages... Blue Spring Creek, Burkes Garden Creek, Campbell Creek, Big Creek, Clinch River, Cripple Creek and Beech Fork.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BLAND, VA ... SMYTH, VA ... TAZEWELL, VA ... WYTHE, VA

Instructions:

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 X.