Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 9:27AM EDT until July 22 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 6:27am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
counties, Smyth and Wythe.
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 927 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up
to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dry Creek, Cripple Creek, Deans Branch, Blue Spring Creek,
Dulton Branch, Hungry Mother Creek, Georges Branch, Dry Run,
Cold Run, Killinger Creek and Dungeon Branch.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marion... Rural Retreat...
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area...Sugar Grove...
Speedwell... Atkins...
Crockett...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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:
Smyth, VA; Wythe, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
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