694 
WGUS81 KRNK 072340
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
740 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

VAC083-080245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0090.260807T2340Z-260808T0245Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Halifax VA-
740 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the 
  following county, Halifax.

* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over 
  roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 740 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...
    Armistead Branch, Ballous Creek, Birch Creek and Banister
    River.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    South Boston...                    Halifax...
    Nathalie...                        Ingram...
    Crystal Hill...                    Mt Laurel...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, dont 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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LAT...LON 3694 7897 3698 7890 3698 7889 3699 7887
      3698 7882 3695 7879 3696 7878 3699 7875
      3694 7874 3693 7876 3691 7874 3681 7882
      3670 7895 3671 7918 3679 7916


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EB

663 
WGUS81 KRNK 080229
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1029 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

VAC083-080239-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-260808T0245Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Halifax VA-
1029 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of south central 
Virginia, including the following area, Halifax.

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3694 7897 3698 7890 3698 7889 3699 7887
      3698 7882 3695 7879 3696 7878 3699 7875
      3694 7874 3693 7876 3691 7874 3681 7882
      3670 7895 3671 7918 3679 7916


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EB