National Weather Service Extends Flood Watch Through Late Monday Night
The National Weather Service Blacksburg VA has extended a Flood Watch for seven zones across Virginia and West Virginia through late Monday night.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 9:04 a.m. ET
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Aug 16, 2026, 9:25 a.m. ET
National Weather Service Blacksburg Issues Flood Watch for Virginia and West Virginia
According to the National Weather Service Blacksburg VA, a Flood Watch has been issued for portions of west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia on August 16, 2026. The watch began at 8:57 AM EDT on August 16, 2026, and remains in effect until 4:00 AM EDT on August 18, 2026.
The warning window covers seven zones, including Alleghany VA and Bath in Virginia, as well as Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier in West Virginia. Cities located within these areas include White Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg, Bluefield, Hot Springs, Hix, Clifton Forge, Hinton, Union, Duo, Rainelle, Quinwood, Flat Top, Covington, and Alderson.
The National Weather Service Blacksburg VA stated that flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, low-lying locations, and low-water crossings. The agency advises residents to monitor forecasts, stay alert for possible Flood Warnings, and prepare to take action if flooding develops.
Aug 16, 2026, 9:09 a.m. ET
National Weather Service Outlines Flooding Risks for Parts of Virginia and West Virginia
Excessive runoff from potential heavy rainfall may flood rivers, creeks, streams, low-lying areas, and low-water crossings, according to official records from the National Weather Service Blacksburg VA. The warning outlines specific impacts for residents across 7 affected zones in Virginia and West Virginia.
The Flood Watch took effect at 8:57 AM EDT on August 16, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 4:00 AM EDT on August 18, 2026. Covered locations include Alleghany VA and Bath in west central Virginia, as well as Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier in southeast West Virginia. Specific cities listed in official records are White Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg, Bluefield, Hot Springs, Hix, Clifton Forge, Hinton, Union, Duo, Rainelle, Quinwood, Flat Top, Covington, and Alderson.
National Weather Service officials advised residents in flood-prone areas to monitor upcoming forecasts for possible Flood Warnings and prepare to take action if flooding develops.
Aug 16, 2026, 9:04 a.m. ETFirst report
Flood Watch Issued for Parts of Virginia and West Virginia
The National Weather Service Blacksburg VA has issued a Flood Watch for portions of west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia as a situation develops. The watch starts at 8:57 AM EDT on August 16, 2026, and expires at 4:00 AM EDT on August 18, 2026.
The weather agency stated that flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible across 7 zones. The affected areas include Alleghany VA and Bath in Virginia, as well as Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier in West Virginia. Locations in the watch area include White Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg, Bluefield, Hot Springs, Hix, Clifton Forge, Hinton, Union, Duo, Rainelle, Quinwood, Flat Top, Covington, and Alderson.
According to the National Weather Service Blacksburg VA, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, and low-water crossings may be flooded. The agency advises residents to monitor later forecasts, remain alert for possible Flood Warnings, and be prepared to take action if flooding develops.
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