Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 11:51PM EDT until July 8 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 8:51pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
counties, Carroll and Floyd.
* WHEN...Until 245 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1149 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has
exited the area. However, localized flooding may still be
occurring as runoff from heavy rain falling since 9 PM
collects in local creeks and rivers, potentially pushing them
out of their banks and onto nearby roadways.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Island Creek, Deepwater Creek, Brannon Branch, Laurel Fork,
Big Reed Island Creek, Mira Fork, Burks Fork and Greasy
Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Dugspur... Gladesboro...
- For flooding safety information, please visit
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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:
Carroll, VA; Floyd, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: