460 
WGUS81 KRNK 092122
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
522 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026

VAC021-100030-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0092.260809T2122Z-260810T0030Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bland VA-
522 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following 
  county, Bland.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Sulphur Spring Fork, East Fork Stony Fork, Walker Creek,
    Hunting Camp Creek, Laurel Creek, Crab Orchard Creek, Little
    Wolf Creek, Kimberling Creek, Spur Branch, Stony Fork, Little
    Walker Creek, East Wilderness Creek, Helveys Mill Creek and
    Town Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Bland...                           Bastian...
    Kimberling...                      Suiter...
    Long Spur...                       Mechanicsburg...
  - 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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3712 8092 3712 8093 3708 8091 3703 8112
      3704 8113 3702 8118 3710 8127 3711 8126
      3712 8126 3721 8100


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CB

607 
WGUS81 KRNK 092159
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
559 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026

VAC021-092209-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-260810T0030Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bland VA-
559 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

The Flood Advisory is replaced by a Flash Flood Warning for a 
portion of southwest Virginia, including the following area, Bland.

The threat of flooding continues and a Flash Flood Warning is now in 
effect. Please refer to that bulletin for more information.

&&

LAT...LON 3707 8114 3713 8119 3718 8104 3713 8096
      3709 8092 3708 8092 3704 8109


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CB