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Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:28 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Grayson County in southwestern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1227 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Brush Creek, Hanks Branch, Fisher River, Gully Creek, Beaver Creek, Glady Fork, Chestnut Creek, Flag Pond Branch, Cripple Creek, Elk Creek, Farmers Branch, Bull Run, Knob Fork and Beaverdam Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Galax, Independence, Fries, Baywood, Spring Valley and Elk Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 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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