Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 7 at 4:48PM EDT until July 8 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central
Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia,
Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham and Campbell. In south central
Virginia, Bedford, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. In west
central Virginia, Rockbridge.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving frontal boundary combined with deep moisture
will promote the threat of heavy rainfall. A swath of 2 to 4
inches of rain is possible in the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Rockbridge; Bedford; Amherst; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: