Flood Advisory — Floyd 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 4 at 5:34AM EDT until August 4 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in southwest Virginia, Floyd. In west central Virginia, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 700 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 534 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Meadow Creek, Pigg River, Little River, Lick Fork, Brush Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Boothe Creek, Hatchet Creek, Otter Creek and Meadow Run. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ferrum... Check... Endicott... Terrys Fork... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 5:34 AM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Floyd 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Floyd County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Franklin County.