Virginia Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/06/2026 23:24

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 7 at 2:24AM EDT until July 8 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 11:24pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham and Campbell. In south central Virginia, Bedford, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Rockbridge. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving frontal boundary combined with deep moisture will promote the threat of heavy rainfall. A swath of 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Rockbridge; Bedford; Amherst; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA