Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 12:18PM EDT until July 28 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Alleghany NC County in northwestern North Carolina...
Northeastern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southwestern Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...
Southeastern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...
South Central Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Galax in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 630 PM EDT Tuesday.
* At 1218 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 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...
Galax... Sparta...
Independence... Fries...
Mouth Of Wilson... Ennice...
Laurel Springs...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Blue Spring Creek, Bear Branch, Bridle Creek, Brush Creek,
Beaverdam Creek, Chestnut Creek, Bull Run, Basin Creek, Beaver
Creek, Big Sandy Creek and Big Pine Creek.
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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:
Alleghany, NC; Ashe, NC; Carroll, VA; Grayson, VA; Smyth, VA; Wythe, VA; City of Galax, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov