Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 2 at 7:48PM EDT until September 2 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Rockbridge County in west central Virginia...
near Natural Bridge.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 746 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms in the area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Elk Creek, Back Run, Little Hellgate Creek, Big Hollow Branch and
Sprouts Run.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glasgow and Natural Bridge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Rockbridge, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov