Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 11:06PM EDT until August 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 8:06pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Botetourt County in west central Virginia...
West Central Rockbridge County in west central Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1106 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Blue Suck Branch, Allen Creek, Buffalo Creek, Catawba Creek, Back
Creek, Beckner Branch and Broad Creek. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional
rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eagle Rock, Collierstown, Fincastle, Gala and Springwood.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Botetourt, VA; Rockbridge, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov