Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 6:13AM EDT until October 11 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Franklin County in west central Virginia...
Southeastern Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
The City of Salem in west central Virginia...
* Until 1115 AM EDT.
* At 613 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in
1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. 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 that will experience flash flooding include...
Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Rocky Mount, Boones Mill, Ferrum and
Penhook.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Back Creek, Big Chestnut Creek, Blackwater River and Big Bear Rock
Branch.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Franklin, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov