Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lynchburg and Central Virginia
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NOAA issued it on July 9, 2026, 6 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Amherst County, Campbell County, and the City of Lynchburg until 11:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Virginia
- Issued
- July 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 6 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Virginia.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Blacksburg VA. Effective from June 12 at 7:09 PM EDT until June 12 at 11:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
South Central Amherst County in central Virginia; North Central Campbell County in central Virginia; The City of Lynchburg in central Virginia. Specific locations include Lynchburg, Forest, Madison Heights, Bocock, and Timberlake. Streams and drainages include Burton Creek, Harris Creek, Blackwater Creek, Fishing Creek, James River, Dreaming Creek and Ivy Creek.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. When it is safe to do so, send reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1-866-215-4324.
Expected Conditions
At 7:09 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially in the city of Lynchburg.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from June 12 at 7:09 PM EDT until June 12 at 11:15 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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