Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 7:50AM EDT until October 11 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 4:50am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 750 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that
heavy rain has exited the warned area, leaving only light to moderate
rainfall. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen overnight.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 inch are possible in the warned
area through 11 AM. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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 thathe expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
hour. will experience flash flooding include...
Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Rocky Mount, Boones Mill, Ferrum and
Penhook.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Back Creek, Blackwater River, Big Chestnut Creek and Big Bear Rock
Branch.
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:
Franklin, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov