171 
WGUS81 KRNK 211852
FLSRNK

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

VAC009-019-163-212200-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0004.260521T1852Z-260521T2200Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Amherst VA-Bedford VA-Rockbridge VA-
252 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central 
  Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, 
  Amherst. In south central Virginia, Bedford. In west central 
  Virginia, Rockbridge.

* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 252 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...
    Buffalo River, Brown Mountain Creek, Browns Creek, James
    River, Davis Mill Creek, Davidson Run, Elk Creek, Irish Creek
    and Indian Gap Run.
    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...
    Forks Of Buffalo...                Big Island...
    Oronoco...                         Pleasant View...
    Alto...                            Snowden...
    Lowesville...
  - 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 3763 7943 3766 7936 3775 7932 3782 7926
      3781 7922 3779 7919 3781 7914 3780 7912
      3779 7911 3779 7909 3777 7907 3772 7907
      3770 7903 3756 7930 3751 7937 3759 7946


$$

EB

578 
WGUS81 KRNK 212021
FLSRNK

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

VAC009-019-163-212200-
/O.CON.KRNK.FA.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260521T2200Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Amherst VA-Bedford VA-Rockbridge VA-
421 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central 
  Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, 
  Amherst. In south central Virginia, Bedford. In west central 
  Virginia, Rockbridge.

* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 421 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 3 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Irish Creek, Browns Creek, Brown Mountain Creek, Indian Gap
    Run, Elk Creek, James River, Davis Mill Creek, Buffalo River
    and Davidson Run.
    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...
    Forks Of Buffalo...                Big Island...
    Oronoco...                         Pleasant View...
    Alto...                            Snowden...
    Lowesville...
  - 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 3763 7943 3766 7936 3775 7932 3782 7926
      3781 7922 3779 7919 3781 7914 3780 7912
      3779 7911 3779 7909 3777 7907 3772 7907
      3770 7903 3756 7930 3751 7937 3759 7946


$$

SH

949 
WGUS81 KRNK 212146
FLSRNK

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

VAC009-019-163-212156-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260521T2200Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Amherst VA-Bedford VA-Rockbridge VA-
546 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Advisory is cancelled for portions of central, south 
central, and west central Virginia, including the following areas, 
in central Virginia, Amherst. In south central Virginia, Bedford. In 
west central Virginia, Rockbridge.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3763 7943 3766 7936 3775 7932 3782 7926
      3781 7922 3779 7919 3781 7914 3780 7912
      3779 7911 3779 7909 3777 7907 3772 7907
      3770 7903 3756 7930 3751 7937 3759 7946


$$

SH