Flood Advisory — Bedford County, Virginia
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 10:31PM EDT until September 13 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Bedford County in south central Virginia... Northwestern Franklin County in west central Virginia... Southeastern Roanoke County in west central Virginia... Southeastern Portions of the City of Roanoke in west central Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1030 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Coles Creek, Dillons Mill Branch, Back Creek, Carvin Creek, Blackwater River and Big Chestnut Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roan
Effective September 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM ET · Expires September 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
September 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Bedford County, Virginia?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire September 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Bedford County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for City of Roanoke County, Franklin County, Roanoke County.