Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bland and Wythe Counties in Virginia
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NWS Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Bland County and northwestern Wythe County until 1:30 AM EDT August 5.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Virginia
- Issued
- August 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA. The alert is effective from August 4 at 10:49 PM EDT until August 5 at 1:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Bland County and northwestern Wythe County in southwestern Virginia. Locations that may experience flash flooding include Wytheville, Bland, Kimberling, Favonia, Long Spur, and Mechanicsburg. Affected streams and drainages include Peak Creek, East Fork Stony Fork, Mill Creek, Hunting Camp Creek, Laurel Run, Mudlick Branch, Helveys Mill Creek, Little Walker Creek, Crab Orchard Creek, Laurel Creek, Cove Creek, and Kimberling Creek.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't 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 safe, send reports of flooding or mudslides to the National Weather Service by calling 1-866-215-4324 or via the NWS Blacksburg Facebook page and X.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with 1 to 2.5 inches already fallen and an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 10:49 PM EDT on August 4 until 1:30 AM EDT on August 5.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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