Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 4:45PM EDT until July 28 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the
following independent city, City of Roanoke.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly in
the advisory area. Between 0.5 and locally 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen since 4 PM.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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...
Cave Spring...
- For flooding safety information, please visit
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
City of Roanoke, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov