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2025 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 2
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
058
WGUS51 KRNK 152033
FFWRNK
WVC055-089-160245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0002.250215T2033Z-250216T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
333 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Summers County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 945 PM EST Saturday.
* At 333 PM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management and local 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...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bluestone River, Beaver Branch, Big Spring Branch, Adair Run, Big
Branch, Blacklick Creek and Big Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
SH
517
WGUS71 KRNK 152145
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
445 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
WVC055-089-160245-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mercer WV-Summers WV-
445 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EST THIS
EVENING FOR MERCER AND SUMMERS COUNTIES...
At 445 PM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management and law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bluestone River, Beaver Branch, Big Spring Branch, Adair Run, Big
Branch, Blacklick Creek and Big Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
SH
913
WGUS51 KRNK 152150
FFWRNK
WVC055-089-160345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
450 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Summers County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 1045 PM EST.
* At 450 PM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bluestone River, Beaver Branch, Big Spring Branch, Adair Run, Big
Branch, Blacklick Creek and Big Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life!
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
SH
608
WGUS71 KRNK 160023
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
723 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
WVC055-089-160345-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mercer WV-Summers WV-
723 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EST THIS
EVENING FOR MERCER AND SUMMERS COUNTIES...
At 723 PM EST, Emergency Management reported extensive flash
flooding across the warned area. Numerous roads are flooded due to
rivers and creeks out of their banks, with multiple swift water
rescues reportedly occurring. While heavy rain is exiting the area,
rivers and creeks will continue to rise into late tonight.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This is
a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Branch, Beaver Branch, Adair Run, Blacklick Creek, Bluestone
River, Big Creek and Big Spring Branch.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
16
336
WGUS51 KRNK 160230
FFWRNK
WVC055-089-161300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
930 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Summers County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 800 AM EST Sunday.
* At 930 PM EST, Emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Beaver Branch, Big Creek, Big Spring Branch, Big Branch, Adair
Run, Blacklick Creek and Bluestone River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Rainfall in similar storms with a saturated ground plus snowmelt has
been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides.
If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a
mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of
the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving
earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain
roads during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
WP
988
WGUS71 KRNK 160844
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
344 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
WVC055-089-161300-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mercer WV-Summers WV-
344 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING
FOR MERCER AND SUMMERS COUNTIES...
At 344 AM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Evacuations are taking place. Between 2 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring and is expected to continue, with the threat for
additional heavy rain this morning.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This is
a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management and law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
Those living along the the Bluestone River.
Major flooding is being observed along the Blue Stone River near
Spanishburg West Virginia. Evacuations are taking place.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Roads may be washed out!
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
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058
WGUS51 KRNK 152033
FFWRNK
WVC055-089-160245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0002.250215T2033Z-250216T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
333 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Summers County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 945 PM EST Saturday.
* At 333 PM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management and local 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...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bluestone River, Beaver Branch, Big Spring Branch, Adair Run, Big
Branch, Blacklick Creek and Big Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
SH
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517
WGUS71 KRNK 152145
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
445 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
WVC055-089-160245-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mercer WV-Summers WV-
445 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EST THIS
EVENING FOR MERCER AND SUMMERS COUNTIES...
At 445 PM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management and law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bluestone River, Beaver Branch, Big Spring Branch, Adair Run, Big
Branch, Blacklick Creek and Big Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
SH
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913
WGUS51 KRNK 152150
FFWRNK
WVC055-089-160345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
450 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Summers County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 1045 PM EST.
* At 450 PM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bluestone River, Beaver Branch, Big Spring Branch, Adair Run, Big
Branch, Blacklick Creek and Big Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life!
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
SH
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608
WGUS71 KRNK 160023
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
723 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
WVC055-089-160345-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mercer WV-Summers WV-
723 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EST THIS
EVENING FOR MERCER AND SUMMERS COUNTIES...
At 723 PM EST, Emergency Management reported extensive flash
flooding across the warned area. Numerous roads are flooded due to
rivers and creeks out of their banks, with multiple swift water
rescues reportedly occurring. While heavy rain is exiting the area,
rivers and creeks will continue to rise into late tonight.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This is
a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Branch, Beaver Branch, Adair Run, Blacklick Creek, Bluestone
River, Big Creek and Big Spring Branch.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
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336
WGUS51 KRNK 160230
FFWRNK
WVC055-089-161300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
930 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Summers County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 800 AM EST Sunday.
* At 930 PM EST, Emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
This includes the following locations...
Mercer County Airport.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Beaver Branch, Big Creek, Big Spring Branch, Big Branch, Adair
Run, Blacklick Creek and Bluestone River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Rainfall in similar storms with a saturated ground plus snowmelt has
been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides.
If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a
mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of
the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving
earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain
roads during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
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988
WGUS71 KRNK 160844
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
344 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
WVC055-089-161300-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mercer WV-Summers WV-
344 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING
FOR MERCER AND SUMMERS COUNTIES...
At 344 AM EST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Evacuations are taking place. Between 2 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring and is expected to continue, with the threat for
additional heavy rain this morning.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Across the entire area. This is
a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management and law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bluefield... Princeton...
Hinton... Athens...
Matoaka... Pipestem...
Those living along the the Bluestone River.
Major flooding is being observed along the Blue Stone River near
Spanishburg West Virginia. Evacuations are taking place.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Roads may be washed out!
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been
associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If
you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,
especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm
or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or
rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads
during periods of heavy rainfall.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 8098 3768 8088 3774 8092 3777 8089
3781 8093 3782 8094 3787 8081 3776 8067
3771 8066 3738 8088 3735 8085 3732 8090
3723 8123 3734 8136 3742 8131 3742 8128
3746 8131 3751 8121 3758 8120 3759 8109
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
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