Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 2:54PM EDT until July 28 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. 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...
Sparta... Independence...
Mouth Of Wilson... Ennice...
Sugar Grove... Troutdale...
Bridle Creek...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Basin Creek, Bridle Creek, Bull Run, Bear Branch, Cripple Creek,
Comers Rock Branch, Big Sandy Creek, Blue Spring Creek, Beaverdam
Creek, Cold Run, Cove Creek, Brush Creek, Big Pine Creek, Beaver
Creek and Crab Fork.
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; Grayson, VA; Smyth, VA; Wythe, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov