Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 3:48PM EDT until July 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- 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 0.2 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. 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: