Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 3:31PM EDT until July 18 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up
to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Crab Creek, Flatwoods Branch, New River, Mill Creek, North
Fork Roanoke River, Dry Run and Indian Run.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blacksburg... Christiansburg...
Merrimac... Mc Donalds Mill...
Prices Fork...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Montgomery, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: