545 
WGUS81 KRNK 211945
FLSRNK

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

VAC019-031-067-089-143-212245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0006.260521T1945Z-260521T2245Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bedford VA-Campbell VA-Franklin VA-Henry VA-Pittsylvania VA-
345 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 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, 
  Campbell. In south central Virginia, Bedford, Henry and 
  Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Franklin.

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 345 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 2 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Big Otter River, Big Chestnut Creek, Beaver Creek and Back
    Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Altavista...                       Hurt...
    Huddleston...                      Penhook...
    Evington...                        Sydnorsville...
    Forest...
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 3710 7964 3716 7957 3735 7931 3716 7909
      3712 7924 3711 7930 3710 7934 3709 7937
      3707 7939 3705 7940 3703 7943 3702 7946
      3701 7948 3705 7954 3704 7959 3686 7962
      3673 7976 3687 7990


$$

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983 
WGUS81 KRNK 212227
FLSRNK

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

VAC019-031-067-089-143-212237-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260521T2245Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bedford VA-Campbell VA-Franklin VA-Henry VA-Pittsylvania VA-
627 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, Campbell. In south central Virginia, Bedford, 
Henry and Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Franklin.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3710 7964 3716 7957 3735 7931 3716 7909
      3712 7924 3711 7930 3710 7934 3709 7937
      3707 7939 3705 7940 3703 7943 3702 7946
      3701 7948 3705 7954 3704 7959 3686 7962
      3673 7976 3687 7990


$$

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