Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 10:02AM EDT until October 11 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Bedford County in south central Virginia...
Northwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Northeastern Floyd County in southwestern Virginia...
Franklin County in west central Virginia...
Southeastern Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
The City of Salem in west central Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Elevated water levels on area creeks and small rivers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1000 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
light to moderate rain falling across the advisory area. Minor
flooding is already occurring at some locations due to between
1.5 and 3 inches of rain that fell early this morning.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Back Creek, Blackwater River, Big Chestnut Creek and Big Bear
Rock Branch. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Rocky Mount, Boones Mill, Ferrum and
Penhook.
- 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:
Bedford, VA; Floyd, VA; Franklin, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov