Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 7:08PM EDT until July 7 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the
following county, Franklin.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 708 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 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
North Fork Blackwater River, Coles Creek, Big Chestnut Creek,
Little Doe Run, Otter Creek, Boothe Creek, Doe Run, Hatchet
Creek, Little River, Blackwater River, Maggodee Creek, Little
Creek, Furnace Creek and Little Chestnut Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rocky Mount... Ferrum...
Callaway... Sontag...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Franklin, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: