Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 10:31PM EDT until September 13 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:31pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Bedford County in south central Virginia...
Northwestern Franklin County in west central Virginia...
Southeastern Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
Southeastern Portions of the City of Roanoke in west central
Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1030 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Coles Creek, Dillons Mill Branch, Back Creek, Carvin Creek,
Blackwater River and Big Chestnut Creek. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Vinton, Rocky Mount, Boones Mill, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney
and Roanoke Mountain.
- 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:
Bedford, VA; Franklin, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov