<alert><identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a52b211218d13d208e51baed32fd4d06dd06fb6a.001.1.IPAWS</identifier><sender>w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov</sender><sent>2026-08-27T21:48:00-04:00</sent><status>Actual</status><msgType>Alert</msgType><source>211803 v2.3.0</source><scope>Public</scope><code>IPAWSv1.0</code><info><language>en-US</language><category>Met</category><event>Flash Flood Warning</event><responseType>Avoid</responseType><urgency>Immediate</urgency><severity>Severe</severity><certainty>Likely</certainty><eventCode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><eventCode><valueName>NationalWeatherService</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><effective>2026-08-27T21:48:00-04:00</effective><onset>2026-08-27T21:48:00-04:00</onset><expires>2026-08-28T02:30:00-04:00</expires><senderName>NWS Blacksburg VA</senderName><headline>Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 9:48PM EDT until August 28 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA</headline><description>At 948 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour.
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.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Clifton Forge, Hot Springs, Warm Springs, Millboro, Iron Gate,
Douthat State Park and Ingalls Field.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Claylick Run, Cedar Creek, Cabin Creek, Cowpasture River, Blue Suck
Branch, Chimney Run and Back Creek.
</description><instruction>Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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.</instruction><web>http://www.weather.gov</web><parameter><valueName>AWIPSidentifier</valueName><value>FFSRNK</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>WMOidentifier</valueName><value>WGUS71 KRNK 280148</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>NWSheadline</valueName><value>FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR NORTHEASTERN ALLEGHANY VA AND SOUTHERN BATH COUNTIES</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>flashFloodDetection</valueName><value>RADAR INDICATED</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>flashFloodDamageThreat</valueName><value>CONSIDERABLE</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>BLOCKCHANNEL</valueName><value>EAS</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>BLOCKCHANNEL</valueName><value>NWEM</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>EAS-ORG</valueName><value>WXR</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>VTEC</valueName><value>/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0036.000000T0000Z-260828T0630Z/</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>eventEndingTime</valueName><value>2026-08-28T02:30:00-04:00</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>WEAHandling</valueName><value>Imminent Threat</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>CMAMtext</valueName><value>NWS: FLASH FLOOD WARNING this area til 2:30 AM EDT. Avoid flooded areas.</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>CMAMlongtext</valueName><value>National Weather Service: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 2:30 AM EDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.</value></parameter><area><areaDesc>Alleghany, VA; Bath, VA</areaDesc><polygon>38.1,-79.86 38.1,-79.8 38.01,-79.54 37.98,-79.56 37.93,-79.61 37.87,-79.65 37.87,-79.64 37.86,-79.62 37.83,-79.63 37.81,-79.65 37.76,-79.67 37.8,-79.83 37.87,-79.99 37.93,-80.0 38.1,-79.86</polygon><geocode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>051005</value></geocode><geocode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>051017</value></geocode><geocode><valueName>UGC</valueName><value>VAC005</value></geocode><geocode><valueName>UGC</valueName><value>VAC017</value></geocode></area></info><info><language>es-US</language><category>Met</category><event>Flash Flood Warning</event><responseType>Avoid</responseType><urgency>Immediate</urgency><severity>Severe</severity><certainty>Likely</certainty><eventCode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><eventCode><valueName>NationalWeatherService</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><effective>2026-08-27T21:48:00-04:00</effective><onset>2026-08-27T21:48:00-04:00</onset><expires>2026-08-28T02:30:00-04:00</expires><senderName>NWS Blacksburg VA</senderName><headline>Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 9:48PM EDT until August 28 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA</headline><description>At 948 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour.
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.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Clifton Forge, Hot Springs, Warm Springs, Millboro, Iron Gate,
Douthat State Park and Ingalls Field.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Claylick Run, Cedar Creek, Cabin Creek, Cowpasture River, Blue Suck
Branch, Chimney Run and Back Creek.
</description><instruction>Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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
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