Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 11:14PM EDT until July 8 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the
following counties and independent city, Alleghany VA, Bath,
Botetourt and City of Covington.
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1110 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has
exited the area, leaving only light to moderate rainfall.
However, minor flooding may be occurring as runoff from heavy
rain earlier this evening collects in local creeks and
rivers, potentially pushing them out of their banks in spots.
Up to 2 inches of rain fell within a hour.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cedar Creek, Falling Spring Creek, Cowpasture River, Dry
Creek, Claylick Run, Dry Run, Dunlap Creek and Cove Run.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Covington... Clifton Forge...
Iron Gate... Low Moor...
Selma... Carloover...
Douthat State Park...
- For flooding safety information, please visit
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:
Alleghany, VA; Bath, VA; Botetourt, VA; City of Covington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: