Flood Warning — Mercer County, West Virginia
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 2 at 11:16PM EDT until August 3 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the following county, Mercer. * WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar and the automated rain gauge at Camp Creek at Highway 19 reached Minor Flood stage. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Camp Creek and Camp Creek State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 2, 2026 at 11:16 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 X.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Mercer County, West Virginia?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET.
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