Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 4 at 3:42PM EDT until July 4 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including
the following counties and independent city, in southwest
Virginia, City of Radford, Craig, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski.
In west central Virginia, Roanoke.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dry Run, Elliott Creek, Craig Creek, Brush Creek, Eckels
Branch, Crab Creek, Calhoun Run, Bonys Run, Dry Branch, Back
Creek and Connellys Run.
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...
Blacksburg... Christiansburg...
Radford... Pembroke...
Newport... Mountain Lake...
Shawsville...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Craig, VA; Giles, VA; Montgomery, VA; Pulaski, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Radford, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
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