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Flash Flood Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA

June 10, 2026Surry County, North Carolina

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this flash flood warning at Jun 10, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT for Surry County, North Carolina. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 10, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT (23:47 UTC)
Expired
Jun 10, 2026, 10:19 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Surry County, NC

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 13 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 72 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2026-06-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 196 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2026-06-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 114 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
196 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-86 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
852 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
150 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

945 
WGUS51 KRNK 102347
FFWRNK
NCC171-110245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0002.260610T2347Z-260611T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
747 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen since 630 pm. The expected 
  rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. 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 and automated gauges.

  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...
  Mount Airy...                      Flat Rock...
  Woodville...                       Westfield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Chinquapin Creek, Pinch Gut Creek, Johnson Creek, Ararat River, 
  Silverleaf Creek, Meadow Branch, Big Creek, Flat Shoal Creek and 
  Faulkner Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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, 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 3653 8049 3649 8044 3648 8044 3646 8045
      3645 8045 3643 8045 3642 8058 3656 8060
      3656 8057 3655 8054 3655 8052 3654 8051
      3654 8050

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

WP
2 follow-up statements
021 
WGUS71 KRNK 110106
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
906 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

NCC171-110245-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260611T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Surry NC-
906 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY...

At 906 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
that thunderstorms produced between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain since 
630pm. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is 
expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

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...
  Mount Airy...                      Flat Rock...
Woodville...                       Westfield...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Chinquapin Creek, Pinch Gut Creek, Johnson Creek, Ararat River, 
  Silverleaf Creek, Meadow Branch, Big Creek, Flat Shoal Creek and 
  Faulkner Creek.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3653 8049 3649 8044 3648 8044 3646 8045
      3645 8045 3643 8045 3642 8058 3656 8060
      3656 8057 3655 8054 3655 8052 3654 8051
      3654 8050

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

WP
849 
WGUS71 KRNK 110219
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

NCC171-110229-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260611T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Surry NC-
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY...

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3653 8049 3649 8044 3648 8044 3646 8045
      3645 8045 3643 8045 3642 8058 3656 8060
      3656 8057 3655 8054 3655 8052 3654 8051
      3654 8050

$$

WP

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jun 10, 7:28 PM EDT, 19 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1: Strong to severe storms will be possible across most of the area through Friday, with isolated flash flooding possible in the western mountains. 2: Above normal temperatures expected Thursday through Sunday.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 10, 7:28 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
728 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Severe and flooding threat subsiding this evening. Fog may be
more spread out later tonight due to higher dewpoints and
showers from today.

Cloud cover expected to mute temperatures. Trimmed highs 2 to 5
degrees lower than model blends (NBM)...more in line with
MET/MAV Model Output Statistics (MOS).

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1: Strong to severe storms will be possible across most
of the area through Friday, with isolated flash flooding possible in
the western mountains.

2: Above normal temperatures expected Thursday through Sunday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Key Message 1: Strong to severe storms will be possible across most
of the area through Friday, with isolated flash flooding possible in
the western mountains.

Aside from a lone storm slowly moving across Surry/Stokes that
brought some trees down in the past 30 mins, activity should
become less and not as strong into late evening. Fog appears to
be likely later tonight so have added it to most areas per
increased low level RH from the showers earlier today.

Subsequent upper-level shortwave troughs will traverse east across
the Mid-Atlantic over the next few days. Winds become more westerly,
allowing a leeside trough to form across the Piedmont. This
combination will allow for some strong to severe storms to form each
afternoon with the aid of diurnal heating. A Bermuda high in the
Western Atlantic will also continue to feed a southerly flow of
warm, moist air into the area, especially by tomorrow, further
enhancing storm development.

For the rest of today, showers and storms have moved into the
Piedmont and will continue to push south and east. Isolated severe
weather remains possible, in the form of damaging wind gusts and
small hail. Excessive rainfall also remains possible, generally
anywhere south of I-64, which could cause isolated flash flooding in
flood-prone areas. High rain rates of 2-4"+ per hour, and any storms
that move over the same areas repeatedly would be the most likely
cause of flooding in vulnerable locations. Showers/storms move out
by this evening, with mostly quieter weather into the overnight
hours.

On Thursday, moisture continues to increase, with precipitable water
amounts nearing 2.00". This will allow storms to produce efficient
rainfall and high rain rates, with isolated flash flooding possible,
mainly confined to West Virginia. Severe weather will also be a
threat again tomorrow, as warmer temperatures and clearer skies will
increase instability. There is some uncertainty with storm coverage
for tomorrow, as CAM models have a wide range of possibilities.
However, virtually all models have struggled to effectively capture
storm complexes over the past couple of days. Any storms that do
form will be capable of damaging wind gusts and large hail. The
entire area is in a Marginal Risk, with a Slight Risk for locations
north of US-460.

Friday will see yet another round of showers/storms in the
afternoon, with the same areas in a Marginal and Slight Risk for
severe weather as was the case on Thursday. Damaging winds and
possibly large hail will again be the threats. Isolated flash
flooding is also possible in the far western mountains. The one
difference for Friday will be that the trough pushes east and a cold
front moves into the area, which will be the main forcing for
showers/storms to develop, leading to more widespread coverage.

Key Message 2: Above normal temperatures Thursday through
Sunday.

Winds look to turn westerly/southwesterly Thursday and Friday
ahead of an approaching cold front, that looks to push into the
region late in the day on Friday. Temperatures will be quite
warm with some downsloping winds leading to adiabatic warming
both Thursday and Friday east of the Blue Ridge in the Piedmont.
Daytime highs each day look to climb into the mid 90s, with
some localized areas possibly reaching the mid to upper 90s
across the Piedmont. These high temperatures combined with
dewpoint temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees across
the region will lead to Heat Index values in the 100-105 range
across much of the Piedmont on Thursday and Friday. These Heat
Index values are just below heat headlines for the Piedmont of
Virginia and North Carolina; nevertheless, folks should still
consider taking frequent breaks indoors or the shade, as well as
drinking plenty of fluids if working outdoors during the peak
of the daytime heat.

While a frontal passage is expected Friday, temperatures do not
look to decrease on Saturday or Sunday; however, dewpoint
temperatures will decrease significantly enough that Heat index
values will be tied closer to actual temperatures for the area.
The lower dewpoints will scour the mugginess across the area,
which will inadvertently provide some relief from the heat.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Should be VFR this evening all sites. Fog will become an issue
later tonight with higher confidence that most if not all sites
see at least MVFR vsbys toward 09-12z. LWB/BCB are more line to
see IFR to LIFR.

Should have fog erode by 14z with VFR through the rest of the
day. Storms tomorrow look more widely scattered later in the day
so at the moment only have VCTS at BLF after 21z.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK

A summertime weather pattern is expected into the upcoming
weekend. Still mainly VFR. Showers and storms will bring some
sub-VFR at times Friday, and Sunday into Monday. Saturday looks
to be the quieter day. Fog also a good possibility late at
night with periods of MVFR/IFR CIGs and VSBYs.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...None.
NC...None.
WV...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...EB/WP
AVIATION...EB/WP
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 10, 4:07 PM EDT, 3 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
407 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ022>024-033>035-043>047-058-059-112015-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
407 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia
and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday and Friday. Damaging
wind gusts will be the main threat.

Dangerous heat and humidity is expected Thursday and Friday for the
Piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina, along with urban areas
including Roanoke. Heat index values may reach the low triple
digits.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ007-011-014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-112015-
Tazewell-Giles-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
407 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A few storms Thursday and Friday could be strong to severe. Damaging
wind gusts will be the main threat. Locally heavy downpours could
cause isolated flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009-010-012-013-015>017-032-112015-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Carroll-
Floyd-Patrick-
407 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and
southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday and Friday. Damaging
wind gusts will be the main threat.

Dangerous heat and humidity is expected Thursday and Friday for the
Piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina, along with urban areas
including Roanoke. Heat index values may reach the low triple
digits.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 10, 3:55 PM EDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
355 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0319 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 E Keeling             36.71N 79.22W
06/10/2026                   Pittsylvania       VA   911 Call Center

            Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5
            E Keeling. Tree down on power lines down
            along Kentuck Road.

&&

WHP
Local storm report, Jun 10, 5:04 PM EDT, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
504 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0245 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NNE Chatham           36.84N 79.39W
06/10/2026                   Pittsylvania       VA   911 Call Center

            Large tree limb hanging in power lines on
            Hodnetts Mill Road. Time estimated from
            radar.

&&

VFJ
Special weather statement, Jun 10, 6:45 PM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
645 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

NCZ003-004-VAZ032-102330-
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-
645 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
NORTHEASTERN SURRY...NORTHWESTERN STOKES AND SOUTHWESTERN PATRICK
COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Flat Rock, moving east at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Pilot Mountain...
Francisco...
Ararat...
Toast...
and Woodville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3645 8073 3656 8066 3656 8061 3659 8061
      3660 8062 3660 8033 3632 8042
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 281DEG 5KT 3651 8059

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JCB
Local storm report, Jun 10, 7:09 PM EDT, 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
709 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0705 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 ENE Flat Rock         36.52N 80.54W
06/10/2026                   Surry              NC   911 Call Center

            Tree blown down on power line.

&&

WHP
Special weather statement, Jun 10, 7:26 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
726 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

NCZ004-005-110000-
Stokes NC-Rockingham NC-
726 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
NORTHEASTERN STOKES AND NORTHWESTERN ROCKINGHAM COUNTIES THROUGH 800
PM EDT...

At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Prestonville, or over Sandy Ridge, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Mayodan...
Madison...
Stoneville...
Sandy Ridge...
Intelligence...
Prestonville...
and Ayersville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3645 8016 3653 8013 3652 7983 3635 7988
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 282DEG 15KT 3648 8010

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JCB
Local storm report, Jun 10, 7:47 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
747 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0704 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 ENE Flat Rock         36.52N 80.54W
06/10/2026                   Surry              NC   911 Call Center

            Tree fell through powerline onto E Pine
            Street. Power line proceeded to fall onto a
            vehicle as well.

&&

VFJ

The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 10, 6:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKSurry45 min
Jun 10, 6:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKStokes, Surry67 min
Jun 10, 6:58 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKStokes, Surry2 hr
Jun 10, 7:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKRockingham34 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.