980 
WGUS81 KRNK 211923
FLSRNK

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

VAC031-143-212230-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0005.260521T1923Z-260521T2230Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Campbell VA-Pittsylvania VA-
323 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including 
  the following counties, in central Virginia, Campbell. In south 
  central Virginia, Pittsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 323 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 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Harpen Creek, Dry Branch, Georges Creek, Cheese Creek,
    Cherrystone Creek, Allen Creek, Fryingpan Creek, Cedar Creek,
    Clay Branch and Kemp Creek.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Altavista...                       Hurt...
    Gretna...                          Pittsville...
    Climax...                          Hodges...
    Ajax...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 3694 7962 3704 7959 3704 7956 3704 7954
      3705 7954 3701 7948 3702 7946 3703 7948
      3706 7949 3706 7944 3708 7943 3716 7909
      3696 7914 3686 7962


$$

CDG

586 
WGUS81 KRNK 212022
FLSRNK

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

VAC031-143-212230-
/O.CON.KRNK.FA.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260521T2230Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Campbell VA-Pittsylvania VA-
422 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including 
  the following counties, in central Virginia, Campbell. In south 
  central Virginia, Pittsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 422 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 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Cherrystone Creek, Cedar Creek, Georges Creek, Allen Creek,
    Kemp Creek, Cheese Creek, Harpen Creek, Fryingpan Creek, Clay
    Branch and Dry Branch.
    Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Altavista...                       Hurt...
    Gretna...                          Pittsville...
    Climax...                          Hodges...
    Ajax...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 3694 7962 3704 7959 3704 7956 3704 7954
      3705 7954 3701 7948 3702 7946 3703 7948
      3706 7949 3706 7944 3708 7943 3716 7909
      3696 7914 3686 7962


$$

SH