Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 3:16PM EDT until July 22 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Martinsville... Axton...
Callands... Laurel Park...
Chatmoss... Leatherwood...
Figsboro...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Grassy Fork, Hairston Branch, Cascade Creek, Glady Fork, Flippins
Creek, Garrett Branch, Beaver Creek, Bassett Branch, Crab Creek,
East Branch Cascade Creek, Fishing Fork, Home Creek and Banister
River.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Henry, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Martinsville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: