Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:12PM EDT until July 22 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 9:12am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Henry County in south central Virginia...
West Central Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
The City of Martinsville in south central Virginia...
* Until 615 PM EDT Wednesday.
* At 1212 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Martinsville... Axton...
Callands... Laurel Park...
Chatmoss... Leatherwood...
Figsboro...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
East Branch Cascade Creek, Banister River, Glady Fork, Hairston
Branch, Crab Creek, Fishing Fork, Cascade Creek, Flippins Creek,
Grassy Fork, Bassett Branch, Beaver Creek, Home Creek and Garrett
Branch.
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:
Henry, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Martinsville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: