Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 8:32PM EDT until September 12 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Appomattox County in central Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 832 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor
flooding in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Abbott Branch, Cemetery Creek, Bowler Creek, Appomattox River,
Bear Creek, Bear Branch, Blackfoot Creek, David Creek, Bent Creek
and Caldwells Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Appomattox, Pamplin City, Appomattox National Historic Park,
Evergreen, Hixburg and Oakville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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:
Appomattox, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov