Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 12:27PM EDT until July 12 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 9:27am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the
following counties and independent city, Botetourt, City of
Roanoke and Roanoke.
* WHEN...Until 330 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1227 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 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Jumping Run Creek, Gum Spring Branch, Back Creek, Carvin
Creek, Coyner Branch, Buffalo Creek and Cook Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke... Salem...
Vinton... Hollins...
Cloverdale... Laymantown...
Roanoke Mountain...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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:
Botetourt, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov