Flash Flood Warning — Halifax County, Virginia
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 6:29PM EDT until August 5 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Halifax County in south central Virginia... * Until 1230 AM EDT Wednesday. * At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Virgilina... Cluster Springs... Hitesburg... This includes the following streams and drainages... Hyco River, Big Bluewing Creek, Dan River, Bales Spring Branch, Big Branch, Bowes Branch, Grassy Creek, Aarons Creek and Coleman Creek.
Effective August 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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 Flash Flood Warning mean for Halifax County, Virginia?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET.
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