Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 3:24PM EDT until July 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:24pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
independent city, City of Lynchburg.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other
areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms was approaching the City of Lynchburg. Minor
flooding is expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Between 0.3 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen already from
an early storm.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Burton Creek, Ivy Creek, Fishing Creek, Blackwater Creek,
James River, Harris Creek, Flat Creek and Dreaming Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area by 345 PM EDT. This additional rain will result
in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lynchburg... Forest...
Madison Heights... Timberlake...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
City of Lynchburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: