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FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1114 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026

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Alleghany VA VA-Bath VA-Botetourt VA-City of Covington VA-
1114 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the 
  following counties and independent city, Alleghany VA, Bath, 
  Botetourt and City of Covington.

* WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1110 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has
    exited the area, leaving only light to moderate rainfall.
    However, minor flooding may be occurring as runoff from heavy
    rain earlier this evening collects in local creeks and
    rivers, potentially pushing them out of their banks in spots.
    Up to 2 inches of rain fell within a hour.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Cedar Creek, Falling Spring Creek, Cowpasture River, Dry
    Creek, Claylick Run, Dry Run, Dunlap Creek and Cove Run.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Covington...                       Clifton Forge...
    Iron Gate...                       Low Moor...
    Selma...                           Carloover...
    Douthat State Park...
  - For flooding safety information, please visit
    http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3799 7976 3781 7971 3771 7992 3778 8010
      3796 7996


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