Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 11:15AM EDT until July 22 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 8:15am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central
Virginia, including the following counties and independent city,
in south central Virginia, City of Martinsville and Henry. In
southwest Virginia, Carroll, Floyd and Patrick. In west central
Virginia, Franklin.
* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1115 AM 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 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Reed Island Creek, Archies Creek, Anglin Branch, Big
Chestnut Creek, Beaver Creek, Ararat River and Bassett
Branch.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Martinsville... Hillsville...
Stuart... Woolwine...
Spencer... Bassett...
Ararat...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Carroll, VA; Floyd, VA; Franklin, VA; Henry, VA; Patrick, VA; City of Martinsville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: