015 
WGUS81 KRNK 211843
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
243 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

VAC063-067-161-212145-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0003.260521T1843Z-260521T2145Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Floyd VA-Franklin VA-Roanoke VA-
243 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including 
  the following counties, in southwest Virginia, Floyd. In west 
  central Virginia, Franklin and Roanoke.

* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 
  Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Lick Fork, Gum Spring Branch, Blackwater River, Beaverdam
    Creek and Back 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...
    Roanoke...                         Boones Mill...
    Bent Mountain...                   Copper Hill...
    Poages Mill...                     Cave Spring...
    Roanoke Mountain...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3706 8025 3710 8022 3711 8018 3714 8018
      3719 8009 3722 8002 3722 7997 3721 7995
      3722 7995 3722 7991 3715 7986 3709 7988
      3705 7997 3702 8022


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147 
WGUS81 KRNK 212008
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
408 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

VAC063-067-161-212018-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260521T2145Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Floyd VA-Franklin VA-Roanoke VA-
408 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Advisory is cancelled for portions of southwest and west 
central Virginia, including the following areas, in southwest 
Virginia, Floyd. In west central Virginia, Franklin and Roanoke.

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3706 8025 3710 8022 3711 8018 3714 8018
      3719 8009 3722 8002 3722 7997 3721 7995
      3722 7995 3722 7991 3715 7986 3709 7988
      3705 7997 3702 8022


$$

SH