Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 5:33PM EDT until September 19 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...
Southwestern Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Indian Creek, Crewey Branch, Beaver Creek, Clinch River, Laurel
Springs Creek, Middle Fork Holston River, Little Tumbling Creek,
Little River and Laurel Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5
to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Saltville, Chilhowie, Broadford, Quarry, Allison Gap and Adwolf.
- 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:
Smyth, VA; Tazewell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov