Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 1:22AM EDT until July 5 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 10:22pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Tazewell.
* WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 121 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Laurel Creek, Deskin Creek, Little River, Clinch River and
Dry Fork.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tazewell...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Tazewell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: