Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 1:41AM EDT until August 2 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 10:41pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 141 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicates heavy rain has exited the
warned area this morning. However, thunderstorms earlier this
evening produced between 4 and locally 7.5 inches of rain in eastern
Surry County, western Stokes County, and southwest Patrick County.
The heaviest rainfall has occurred in the Ararat River basin, which
is approaching a stage of 24 feet as of 130 AM. Both Surry County
and Stokes County Emergency Management staff reported that severe
flooding is occurring, with Big Creek observed well out of its banks
and flowing across both Old Asbury Road and Frans Road in the
Westfield area. Flooding is likely also occurring along Meadow
Branch and Pinch Gut Creek. Numerous swift water rescues have
occurred, and many rivers and creeks continue to rise as runoff
collects in the waterways.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Many
creeks and rivers are still rising despite heavy rain
having exited the warned area.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mount Airy... Flat Rock...
Pilot Mountain... Danbury...
Francisco... Ararat...
Cana...
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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:
Stokes, NC; Surry, NC; Patrick, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov