Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 9:20PM EDT until May 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the
following counties and independent city, City of Martinsville,
Henry and Pittsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 920 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Banister River, Bearskin Creek, Bolin Branch, Birch Creek and
Bird Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Martinsville... Chatham...
Blairs... Axton...
Ridgeway... Swansonville...
Sandy River...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov