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Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 9:51PM EDT until September 26 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VAAt 951 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain across thewarned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Theexpected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additionalrainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.Flash flooding has been reported in Bluefield WV due to bands ofheavy rain with high rainfall rates from earlier this evening.HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poordrainage and low-lying areas.Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Bluefield... Princeton...Matoaka... Bastian...Burkes Garden... Camp Creek...This includes the following locations...Mercer County Airport.This includes the following streams and drainages...Bratton Branch, Bluestone River, Blacklick Creek, Big SpringBranch, Blue Spring Creek and Big Branch.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National WeatherService by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reportsand pictures can also be shared on the National Weather ServiceBlacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

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