Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 6:20PM EDT until July 7 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the
following counties, Charlotte and Halifax.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 620 PM 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 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Banister River, Armistead Branch, Bluestone Creek and Black
Walnut Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
South Boston... Halifax...
Clover... Redoak...
Scottsburg... Mt Laurel...
Saxe...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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:
Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: