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2025 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 6

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Storm Based Warning History

665 
WGUS51 KRNK 152219
FFWRNK
VAC185-160430-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0006.250215T2219Z-250216T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
519 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ENTIRE AREA...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 1130 PM EST Saturday.

* At 519 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. 
  Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in 
  the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 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 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...
  Richlands...                       Bluefield...
  Tazewell...                        Cedar Bluff...
  Burkes Garden...                   Pocahontas...
  Cliffield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Bluestone River, Clinch River, Burkes Garden Creek, Beech Fork, 
  Big Creek and Blue Spring 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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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 3722 8128 3717 8126 3715 8133 3713 8127
      3709 8127 3704 8146 3701 8144 3699 8148
      3701 8147 3693 8168 3698 8171 3696 8178
      3714 8190 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3727 8142 3734 8136 3723 8123

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

SH
803 
WGUS51 KRNK 160319
FFWRNK
VAC185-161300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1019 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ENTIRE AREA...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 800 AM EST Sunday.

* At 1019 PM EST, Emergency management reported extensive flash 
  flooding across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional 
  rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 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...
  Richlands...                       Bluefield...
  Tazewell...                        Cedar Bluff...
  Burkes Garden...                   Pocahontas...
  Cliffield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Burkes Garden Creek, Big Creek, Clinch River, Blue Spring Creek, 
  Beech Fork 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.

Rivers will continue to rise overnight.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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 3722 8128 3717 8126 3715 8133 3713 8127
      3709 8127 3704 8146 3701 8144 3699 8148
      3701 8147 3693 8168 3698 8171 3696 8178
      3714 8190 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3727 8142 3734 8136 3723 8123

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

WP
387 
WGUS71 KRNK 161006
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
506 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

VAC185-161300-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tazewell VA-
506 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ENTIRE AREA...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING 
FOR TAZEWELL COUNTY...

At 506 AM EST, emergency management and local law enforcement 
reported numerous road closures from flash flooding.  Between 1.5 
and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 
to 1 inch are possible between now and 8:00 AM. This rainfall may 
result additional flooding.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 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 local law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. REMAIN ON
         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...
  Richlands...                       Bluefield...
Tazewell...                        Cedar Bluff...
Burkes Garden...                   Pocahontas...
Cliffield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Clinch River, Big Creek, Blue Spring Creek, Burkes Garden Creek, 
  Beech Fork 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive around road closure 
barriers.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 8128 3717 8126 3715 8133 3713 8127
      3709 8127 3704 8146 3701 8144 3699 8148
      3701 8147 3693 8168 3698 8171 3696 8178
      3714 8190 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3727 8142 3734 8136 3723 8123

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

11
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665 
WGUS51 KRNK 152219
FFWRNK
VAC185-160430-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0006.250215T2219Z-250216T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
519 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ENTIRE AREA...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 1130 PM EST Saturday.

* At 519 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. 
  Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in 
  the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 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 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...
  Richlands...                       Bluefield...
  Tazewell...                        Cedar Bluff...
  Burkes Garden...                   Pocahontas...
  Cliffield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Bluestone River, Clinch River, Burkes Garden Creek, Beech Fork, 
  Big Creek and Blue Spring 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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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 3722 8128 3717 8126 3715 8133 3713 8127
      3709 8127 3704 8146 3701 8144 3699 8148
      3701 8147 3693 8168 3698 8171 3696 8178
      3714 8190 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3727 8142 3734 8136 3723 8123

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

SH
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803 
WGUS51 KRNK 160319
FFWRNK
VAC185-161300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1019 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ENTIRE AREA...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 800 AM EST Sunday.

* At 1019 PM EST, Emergency management reported extensive flash 
  flooding across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional 
  rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 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...
  Richlands...                       Bluefield...
  Tazewell...                        Cedar Bluff...
  Burkes Garden...                   Pocahontas...
  Cliffield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Burkes Garden Creek, Big Creek, Clinch River, Blue Spring Creek, 
  Beech Fork 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.

Rivers will continue to rise overnight.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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 3722 8128 3717 8126 3715 8133 3713 8127
      3709 8127 3704 8146 3701 8144 3699 8148
      3701 8147 3693 8168 3698 8171 3696 8178
      3714 8190 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3727 8142 3734 8136 3723 8123

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

WP
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387 
WGUS71 KRNK 161006
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
506 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

VAC185-161300-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250216T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tazewell VA-
506 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ENTIRE AREA...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING 
FOR TAZEWELL COUNTY...

At 506 AM EST, emergency management and local law enforcement 
reported numerous road closures from flash flooding.  Between 1.5 
and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 
to 1 inch are possible between now and 8:00 AM. This rainfall may 
result additional flooding.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 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 local law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. REMAIN ON
         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...
  Richlands...                       Bluefield...
Tazewell...                        Cedar Bluff...
Burkes Garden...                   Pocahontas...
Cliffield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Clinch River, Big Creek, Blue Spring Creek, Burkes Garden Creek, 
  Beech Fork 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive around road closure 
barriers.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 8128 3717 8126 3715 8133 3713 8127
      3709 8127 3704 8146 3701 8144 3699 8148
      3701 8147 3693 8168 3698 8171 3696 8178
      3714 8190 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8155
      3727 8142 3734 8136 3723 8123

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

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