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Home Return to list Flash Flood Warning 0028 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-04 17:30:24
022
WGUS51 KRNK 042229
FFWRNK
VAC083-050430-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0028.260804T2229Z-260805T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
629 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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LAT...LON 3666 7892 3667 7885 3666 7870 3664 7871
3663 7871 3662 7871 3660 7872 3659 7871
3659 7872 3658 7872 3657 7873 3655 7874
3655 7873 3654 7873 3654 7893
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
SH
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-04 20:07:59
973
WGUS71 KRNK 050107
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
907 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
VAC083-050430-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260805T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Halifax VA-
907 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTY...
At 907 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Virgilina... Cluster Springs...
Hitesburg...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Bluewing Creek, Hyco River, Grassy Creek, Bales Spring Branch,
Big Branch, Dan River, Bowes Branch, Coleman Creek and Aarons
Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
&&
LAT...LON 3666 7892 3667 7885 3666 7870 3664 7871
3663 7871 3662 7871 3660 7872 3659 7871
3659 7872 3658 7872 3657 7873 3655 7874
3655 7873 3654 7873 3654 7893
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
SH
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-04 21:41:31
013
WGUS71 KRNK 050241
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1041 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
VAC083-050430-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260805T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Halifax VA-
1041 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTY...
At 1041 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 up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Virgilina... Cluster Springs...
Hitesburg...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bales Spring Branch, Grassy Creek, Hyco River, Big Branch, Bowes
Branch, Aarons Creek, Coleman Creek, Dan River and Big Bluewing
Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3666 7892 3667 7885 3666 7870 3664 7871
3663 7871 3662 7871 3660 7872 3659 7871
3659 7872 3658 7872 3657 7873 3655 7874
3655 7873 3654 7873 3654 7893
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
AS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-04 22:49:03
563
WGUS71 KRNK 050348
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1148 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
VAC083-050358-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260805T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Halifax VA-
1148 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HALIFAX
COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 3666 7892 3667 7885 3666 7870 3664 7871
3663 7871 3662 7871 3660 7872 3659 7871
3659 7872 3658 7872 3657 7873 3655 7874
3655 7873 3654 7873 3654 7893
$$
AS
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