FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has expanded the
* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of Virginia and
southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, in
Virginia, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt,
Craig, and Rockbridge. In southeast West Virginia, Eastern
Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier.
* Through Monday evening.
* Heavy rain from Florence may lead to flash flooding across the
area, tonight into Monday. 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected,
with locally higher amounts of 5 inches or more possible,
especially along the Blue Ridge into the Virginia Highlands, as
well as parts of the Greenbrier Valley in West Virginia.
* Life-threatening flash flooding may develop as heavy rain bands
occur tonight into Monday. Streams and creeks may rise quickly
during heavy rain and flood.
* As the excessive rainfall occurs across the headwaters of the
larger rivers, moderate to perhaps major flooding could occur
into early next week.
* Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides. If you live in
locations closer to the mountains and foothills...especially
near a stream...be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as
quickly as possible should rising water...moving earth...or
falling rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along
mountain roads during the period of heavy rainfall.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Remember...TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN!
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. In addition, people with
interests along area mainstem rivers should take the necessary
precautions to protect life and property in preparation for the
potential moderate to major river flooding.
