Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 2:36AM EDT until October 11 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 11:36pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia...
Northeastern Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Radford in southwestern Virginia...
Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
The City of Salem in west central Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 830 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 236 AM 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 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bonys Run, Big Bear Rock Branch and Back Creek. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Blacksburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Radford and Vinton.
- 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:
Montgomery, VA; Pulaski, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Radford, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov