Flood Advisory — Buckingham 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 August 3 at 5:10PM EDT until August 3 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham and Campbell. In south central Virginia, Charlotte. * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 509 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 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beasley Creek, Bowler Creek, Appomattox River, Bishop Creek, Bear Branch, Bear Creek, Beaverpond Branch and Bear Garden Creek. 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... Buckingham... Appomattox... Dillwyn...
Effective August 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Buckingham 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 August 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Buckingham County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Charlotte County, Campbell County, Appomattox County.