Flood Advisory — Patrick 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 7 at 6:55PM EDT until August 7 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Carroll and Patrick. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 655 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 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Johnson Creek, Doe Run Creek, Brushy Fork, Fall Creek, Dan River, Archies Creek, Ararat River and Birds Branch. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ararat... Cana... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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 Patrick 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Patrick County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Carroll County.