Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 12:15AM EDT until July 7 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 9:15pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Western Henry County in south central Virginia...
Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 315 AM EDT.
* At 1215 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Stuart, Woolwine, Spencer, Bassett, Patrick Springs, Critz, Buffalo
Ridge, Sanville, Charity, Penns Store, Fairy Stone State Park,
Philpott Dam, Rocky Knob Recreation Area, Horse Pasture and
Stanleytown.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Henry, VA; Patrick, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: