Avisos, Abbs Valley - Boissevain Volunteer Fire Department

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 11:16AM EDT until July 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Bland County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia... Southwestern Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 1116 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. 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... Bluefield... Bland... Bastian... Burkes Garden... Rocky Gap... Pocahontas... As well as Abbs Valley, Boissevain, and the Trailhead ATV Resort. This includes the following streams and drainages... Burkes Garden Creek, East Fork Cove Creek, East River, Crane Creek, Clinch River, Big Spring Branch, Blue Spring Creek, Crab Orchard Creek and Bluestone River. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. 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.