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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0096 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-11 14:41:50
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WGUS81 KRNK 111941
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
341 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VAC173-112245-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Smyth VA-
341 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Smyth.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 341 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...
Beaver Creek, Little Laurel Creek, Little Tumbling Creek,
North Fork Holston River, Laurel Creek, Middle Fork Holston
River, Laurel Springs Creek, Hurricane Creek, Deans Branch
and East Fork Hopkins Branch.
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...
Saltville... Chilhowie...
Adwolf... Quarry...
Thomas Bridge... Allison Gap...
- 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 3672 8151 3666 8163 3679 8170 3693 8184
3695 8171
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RS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 17:25:24
268
WGUS81 KRNK 112225
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
625 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VAC173-112235-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-260811T2245Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Smyth VA-
625 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of southwest Virginia,
including the following area, Smyth.
Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.
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LAT...LON 3672 8151 3666 8163 3679 8170 3693 8184
3695 8171
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RS
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