Advarsler, Calvary United Methodist Church

Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 1:36PM EDT until July 12 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Craig County in southwestern Virginia... Southwestern Alleghany VA County in west central Virginia... South Central Greenbrier County in southeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * At 136 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain on Midland Trail in Lewisburg. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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... Lewisburg... White Sulphur Springs... Ronceverte... Jordan Mines... Roaring Mountain Summit... Earlehurst... This includes the following streams and drainages... Dunlap Creek, Crow Run, Craig Creek, Boulder Run, Christleys Run, Bens Run, Dry Creek, Barbours Creek, Cove Branch, Cove Creek, Dry Branch and Blue Spring Run. 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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.