Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:15AM EDT until August 2 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 12:15am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 315 AM EDT, 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. Several rivers and
creeks continue to rise due to heavy runoff from this rainfall. This
is a dangerous situation as numerous roads are flooded this morning,
with the potential that motorists may unknowingly drive into deep
flood waters, not realizing the flooding is there due to the
darkness.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Mount Airy... Fairview...
Dobson... Pilot Mountain...
Danbury... Francisco...
Sandy Ridge...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Beaver Creek, Big Creek, Big Beaver Island Creek, Baker Branch,
Archies Creek and Ararat River.
Instruction:
Because of the widespread flooding occurring this morning, people
are advised to avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary. If you
must travel, make sure somebody knows were you are going, and the
route you plan to take to your destination. If you encounter a
flooded road, turn around. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. e
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