Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 3:59PM EDT until July 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including
the following counties, in central Virginia, Campbell. In south
central Virginia, Bedford.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Buffalo Creek, Back Creek, Cheese Creek, Big Otter River and
Flat Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.8 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Altavista... Hurt...
Evington... 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:
Bedford, VA; Campbell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: