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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0098 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-14 14:26:51
102
WGUS81 KRNK 141926
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
326 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC089-690-142330-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0098.260814T1926Z-260814T2330Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henry VA-City of Martinsville VA-
326 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the
following county and independent city, City of Martinsville and
Henry.
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 326 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly in
the advisory area and multiple thunderstorms progress across
the area. Between 0.3 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mulberry Creek, Beaver Creek, Smith River, Leatherwood Creek
and Hairston 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...
Martinsville... Villa Heights...
Collinsville... Chatmoss...
Fieldale...
- 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 3667 7992 3671 7994 3672 7987 3670 7982
3663 7982
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DS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-14 16:09:25
226
WGUS81 KRNK 142109
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
509 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC089-690-142330-
/O.CON.KRNK.FA.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-260814T2330Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henry VA-City of Martinsville VA-
509 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the
following county and independent city, City of Martinsville and
Henry.
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy which
prompted the advisory has ended. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area as water
continues to collect in low lying areas. Between 0.5 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional heavy rain may be
possible closer to 700 PM EDT which may impact the flooding
potential in the area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mulberry Creek, Beaver Creek, Smith River, Leatherwood Creek
and Hairston Branch.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Martinsville... Villa Heights...
Collinsville... Chatmoss...
Fieldale...
- 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 3667 7992 3671 7994 3672 7987 3670 7982
3663 7982
$$
DS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-14 17:09:26
246
WGUS81 KRNK 142209 RRA
FLSRNK
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
VAC089-690-142219-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-260814T2330Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henry VA-City of Martinsville VA-
609 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of south central
Virginia, including the following area and independent city, City of
Martinsville and Henry.
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 3667 7992 3671 7994 3672 7987 3670 7982
3663 7982
$$
DS
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