Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 9:42PM EDT until August 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 6:42pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 942 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding near Blue
Grass Trail. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding
impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bland... Bastian...
Kimberling... Long Spur...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Sulphur Spring Fork, Walker Creek, Hunting Camp Creek, Crab
Orchard Creek, Kimberling Creek, Spur Branch, Little Walker Creek,
Helveys Mill Creek and Town Creek.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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:
Bland, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov