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Flash Flood Warning 20, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this flash flood warning at Aug 1, 2026, 8:35 PM EDT for Stokes County, Surry County, Yadkin County, North Carolina; Patrick County, Virginia. It was in force for 8 hr. 20 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 1, 2026, 8:35 PM EDT (00:35 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 2, 2026, 4:27 AM EDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Stokes County, NC, Surry County, NC, Yadkin County, NC, Patrick County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:37 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 10:00 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 4 Ssw Pilot Mountain, NC | Running water has completely flooded Shoals Road and made it impassable just south of its intersection with Fulks Lane. |
| Aug 1, 10:52 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Sw Pilot Mountain, NC | Bridge under water on Jim McKinney Road over Pilot Creek. |
| Aug 1, 11:22 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Sw Woodville, NC | Water coming in the front door of the house. |
| Aug 1, 11:25 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Pilot Mountain, NC | Numerous roads under fast flowing water and impassable, including Toms Creek Church Road, Bryan Road, and Cleo Cain Road. |
| Aug 1, 11:56 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Pilot Mountain, NC | Several vehicle water rescues ongoing in and around town, including East Pine Street, Foothill Farm Lane, Cleo Cain Road. |
| Aug 2, 12:14 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Se Flat Rock, NC | Flooding inside a building on Reeves Mill Road. |
| Aug 2, 12:15 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 N Woodville, NC | Bridge on Norman Rd, near Mt. Airy, NC is washed out. |
| Aug 2, 12:15 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Ene Woodville, NC | Bridge flooded on Albion Church Rd, near Martin Rd in Mt. Airy, NC. |
| Aug 2, 12:25 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Ese Flat Rock, NC | Creek has risen, surrounding a house on Westfield Rd in Mt. Airy, NC. Person trapped inside with water entering the home. |
| Aug 2, 12:40 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ne Woodville, NC | Woodville Rd near Mt. Airy is flooded. |
| Aug 2, 12:45 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ene Woodville, NC | Campbell Rd near Mt. Airy, NC is washed out. |
| Aug 2, 12:45 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Wsw Francisco, NC | Frans Rd in Stokes, NC is flooded. |
| Aug 2, 1:00 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 W Francisco, NC | Christian Rd in Stokes, NC is flooded. |
| Aug 2, 1:00 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Ese Flat Rock, NC | Indian Grove Church Road near the intersection at Westfield Rd in Mt. Airy, NC is flooded. |
| Aug 2, 1:05 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Se Flat Rock, NC | Reeves Mill Rd is flooded at Rutledge Creek. |
| Aug 2, 1:25 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 W Francisco, NC | Old Asbury Rd in Stokes, NC is flooded. |
| Aug 2, 1:30 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Ararat, NC | Road is flooded near the intersection of Radar Rd and Ararat Rd in Ararat, NC. |
| Aug 2, 1:50 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Ene Woodville, NC | Mud slide near the intersection of Woodville Rd and Caterpillar Trail in Mt Airy, NC. |
| Aug 2, 2:15 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nnw Woodville, NC | Slate Mountain Rd near Big Creek is flooded. |
| Aug 2, 3:30 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 4 N Woodville, NC | Flooding near the intersection of E Pine Street and Childress Rd in Mt. Airy, NC. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 23 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 85 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 00:00Z, 0.6 hours before the alert went out and 51 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 369 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1215 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 22 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
966
WGUS51 KRNK 020035
FFWRNK
NCC169-171-197-VAC141-020645-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0020.260802T0035Z-260802T0645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
835 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Stokes County in north central North Carolina...
Eastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 245 AM EDT Sunday.
* At 835 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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... Fairview...
Yadkinville... Dobson...
Pilot Mountain... Walnut Cove...
Boonville...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Beaver Island Creek, Ararat River, Beaver Creek, Baker Branch,
Archies Creek and Belews 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 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3654 8003
3626 8004 3626 8045 3622 8043 3621 8045
3614 8044 3611 8051 3608 8052 3605 8050
3605 8079 3635 8078
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
CDG5 follow-up statements
360
WGUS71 KRNK 020142
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
942 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
NCC169-171-197-VAC141-020645-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260802T0645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Yadkin NC-Patrick VA-
942 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT SUNDAY FOR
STOKES, EASTERN SURRY, YADKIN AND SOUTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES...
At 942 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 6 and 7 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
Surry and Stokes Counties. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mount Airy... Fairview...
Yadkinville... Dobson...
Pilot Mountain... Walnut Cove...
Boonville...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Beaver Island Creek, Ararat River, Beaver Creek, Baker Branch,
Archies Creek and Belews Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3654 8003
3626 8004 3626 8045 3622 8043 3621 8045
3614 8044 3611 8051 3608 8052 3605 8050
3605 8079 3635 8078
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
CDG268
WGUS71 KRNK 020214
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1014 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
NCC169-171-197-VAC141-020645-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260802T0645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Yadkin NC-Patrick VA-
1014 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT SUNDAY FOR
STOKES, EASTERN SURRY, YADKIN AND SOUTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES...
At 1014 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 6 and 7 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported flooding on Shoals Road.
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... Fairview...
Yadkinville... Dobson...
Pilot Mountain... Walnut Cove...
Boonville...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Beaver Island Creek, Ararat River, Beaver Creek, Baker Branch,
Archies Creek and Belews 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 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3654 8003
3626 8004 3626 8045 3622 8043 3621 8045
3614 8044 3611 8051 3608 8052 3605 8050
3605 8079 3635 8078
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
CDG333
WGUS51 KRNK 020635
FFWRNK
NCC169-171-197-VAC141-020900-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260802T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
235 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Stokes County in north central North Carolina...
Eastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 500 AM EDT.
* At 235 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicates heavy rain has exited the
warned area. However, thunderstorms earlier this evening produced
between 4 and locally 7.5 inches of rain in eastern Surry County,
western Stokes County, and southwest Patrick County. Rivers and
creeks continue to rise due to heavy runoff from this rainfall.
This is a very dangerous situation as numerous roads remain
flooded this morning, with the potential that motorists may
unknowingly drive into deep flood waters, not realizing the
flooding is there due to the darkness.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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... Fairview...
Yadkinville... Dobson...
Pilot Mountain... Walnut Cove...
Boonville...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Beaver Creek, Ararat River, Big Beaver Island Creek, Baker Branch,
Archies Creek and Belews Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Because of the widespread flooding occurring this morning, people
are advised to avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary. If you
must travel, make sure somebody knows were you are going, and the
route you plan to take to your destination. If you encounter a
flooded road, turn around. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. e
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 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3654 8003
3626 8004 3626 8045 3622 8043 3621 8045
3614 8044 3611 8051 3608 8052 3605 8050
3605 8079 3635 8078
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
16094
WGUS71 KRNK 020715
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
315 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026
NCC197-020725-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260802T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Yadkin NC-
315 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR YADKIN COUNTY...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT Monday for portions
of North Carolina, Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3640 8014
3626 8045 3624 8045 3626 8047 3626 8053
3629 8055 3627 8059 3629 8063 3627 8063
3625 8067 3627 8068 3627 8073 3628 8074
3626 8075 3627 8078 3635 8078
$$
NCC169-171-VAC141-020900-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260802T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-
315 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR STOKES, EASTERN SURRY AND SOUTHEASTERN PATRICK
COUNTIES...
At 315 AM EDT, Thunderstorms earlier this evening produced between 4
and locally 7.5 inches of rain in eastern Surry County, western
Stokes County, and southwest Patrick County. Several rivers and
creeks continue to rise due to heavy runoff from this rainfall. This
is a dangerous situation as numerous roads are flooded this morning,
with the potential that motorists may unknowingly drive into deep
flood waters, not realizing the flooding is there due to the
darkness.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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... Fairview...
Dobson... Pilot Mountain...
Danbury... Francisco...
Sandy Ridge...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Beaver Creek, Big Creek, Big Beaver Island Creek, Baker Branch,
Archies Creek and Ararat River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Because of the widespread flooding occurring this morning, people
are advised to avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary. If you
must travel, make sure somebody knows were you are going, and the
route you plan to take to your destination. If you encounter a
flooded road, turn around. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. e
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 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3640 8014
3626 8045 3624 8045 3626 8047 3626 8053
3629 8055 3627 8059 3629 8063 3627 8063
3625 8067 3627 8068 3627 8073 3628 8074
3626 8075 3627 8078 3635 8078
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
16506
WGUS71 KRNK 020827
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
427 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026
NCC169-171-VAC141-020837-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260802T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-
427 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR STOKES, EASTERN SURRY AND SOUTHEASTERN
PATRICK COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3640 8014
3626 8045 3624 8045 3626 8047 3626 8053
3629 8055 3627 8059 3629 8063 3627 8063
3625 8067 3627 8068 3627 8073 3628 8074
3626 8075 3627 8078 3635 8078
$$
16What 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 Aug 1, 7:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast this weekend, with the possibility of 1-3 inches of rain and a few strong/severe storms. 2) Unsettled weather continues through the front half of the week, with a possible decrease in convective coverage at the end of the week.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 1, 7:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 730 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Shower chances best across the foothills and piedmont this evening. As winds turn to the southeast overnight, showers will mainly be along the Blue Ridge then spreads across the entire area Sunday. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast this weekend, with the possibility of 1-3 inches of rain and a few strong/severe storms. 2) Unsettled weather continues through the front half of the week, with a possible decrease in convective coverage at the end of the week. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast this weekend, with the possibility of 1-3 inches of rain and a few strong/severe storms. Low pressure over the Mid-Mississippi Valley will move slowly eastward into KY/TN this weekend with influx of moisture laden air into the Appalachians...PWATs increasing into the 1.50 to 2.00 inch range for our forecast area. This will promote isolated to scattered showers tonight becoming scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms through the day Sunday with primary focus along the southern Blue Ridge where Convective Allowing Models (CAMs) suggest S-SE upslope flow will enhance the rain efficiency and provide for an area of low level lift and regeneration. As the shortwave trough drives the low closer to our region, dynamic lift will also lead to sustainable rain production even with loss of daytime heating, probability for rainfall just as high late tonight as it will be during the day Sunday. Greatest hazards through the weekend will be two-fold. The first hazards is heavy rainfall, especially given how moist we expect the airmass to be across the forecast area. The storm system will be rather slow-moving, allowing for the rain to be persistent. The development of off-and-on showers and storms over similar areas could result in localized ponding/flooding issues. As such, WPC has our area outlined for a Marginal, or Level 1 Risk, of excessive rainfall through Sunday with a Slight, or Level 2 Risk, of excessive rainfall for the southern Blue Ridge from Patrick and Carroll Counties in VA into the North Carolina High Country and Northwest Piedmont of NC. The second hazard is the possibility of isolated strong or severe thunderstorms. The right entrance region of the upper jet should be moving across our neck of the woods Sunday afternoon, resulting in increased diffluence aloft. Thermodynamically, mixed-layer CAPE values around 1000 J/kg (maybe a little more) could seen, especially from Southside Virginia into the North Carolina Piedmont. With the increased forcing provided by the surface low and cold front to our west, we could see some isolated strong or severe storms in this environment. There are a couple of limiting factors in my mind... (1) Boundary layer wind speeds might be a tad low to get significant storm-scale organization. (2) If precipitation is more widespread than currently forecast, then instability should be lower. Given the overall risk, SPC has our area outlined for a Marginal Risk (Level 1) for seeing severe storms Sunday with the primary impact being damaging winds. KEY MESSAGE 2... Unsettled weather continues through the front half of the week, with a possible decrease in convective coverage at the end of the week. As an upper-level low settles into the Tennessee Valley, it should slowly push a cold front through most of our area before it stalls. The upper low is then expected to "sit and spin" close to the forecast area through much of the upcoming week. This feature will continue to send disturbances through a rather moist airmass, resulting in continued odds of seeing daily showers and thunderstorms. There's some indication that convective probabilities may decrease during the latter half of the week as the upper low ejects toward the Northeast U.S. && .AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... Flight conditions are bordering between VFR/MVFR this evening, as low clouds have moved into the area. Storms are currently tracking over the foothills with moderate to heavy showers along the eastern side of the Blue Ridge (near KROA). These showers may impact KLYH by 00Z. We should see a lull in showers after 10 PM, but low clouds and/or fog will likely hang around before showers re-enter later tonight. Late tonight, a warm front lifts through the area, bringing more widespread chances of rainfall to all terminals. Rain could be heavy at times, as cigs lower to IFR/LIFR after 08Z in the mountains, and around 12Z in the Piedmont. Patchy fog will also be possible in spots through mid-morning Sunday. Scattered rain chances persist through the end of the TAF period at all terminals tomorrow. Southeast winds diminish overnight, though occasional gusts to 18 knots remain possible along western slopes through 06z. Winds remain out of the southeast Sunday. EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK... Shower/storm chances will stick around Sunday evening, as a cold front moves into the area. The front stalls, allowing daily chances of rain to continue, keeping likely sub-VFR flight conditions in place at times through the week ahead. Overnight patchy fog will also be possible each morning. && .RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... VA...None. NC...None. WV...None. && DISCUSSION...DB/PM/RCS AVIATION...JCB/RCS
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 1, 2:16 PM EDT, 6 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 216 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026 NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022-023-032-033-WVZ042>044-507-508- 021815- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth- Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-Franklin-Mercer-Summers- Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- 216 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Thunderstorms developing late tonight may produce heavy rain within a short period of time, which could result in localized flash flooding of creeks and other flood prone areas. The threat will be highest near the crest of the Blue Ridge, but may occur anywhere across the mountains or foothills of the Blue Ridge. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Thunderstorms developing each afternoon and evening during the early half of the coming week will be capable of producing frequent lightning, localized damaging wind gusts, and pockets of heavy rain that may result in flash flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. NCZ005-006-VAZ024-034-035-043>047-058-059-021815- Rockingham-Caswell-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- 216 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Thunderstorms developing each afternoon and evening during the early half of the coming week will be capable of producing frequent lightning, localized damaging wind gusts, and pockets of heavy rain that may result in flash flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 1, 6:00 PM EDT, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
600 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
NCZ003-004-VAZ016-017-032-043-012230-
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Henry VA-Patrick VA-Floyd VA-Carroll VA-
600 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
NORTHEASTERN SURRY...NORTHWESTERN STOKES...SOUTHERN FLOYD...EASTERN
CARROLL...NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND PATRICK COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM
EDT...
At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Stuart, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Stuart...
Francisco...
Fancy Gap...
Ararat...
Bassett...
Woolwine...
and Willis.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3667 8077 3691 8056 3689 8021 3687 8023
3685 8012 3683 8007 3678 8003 3678 8001
3679 8003 3679 8001 3680 8001 3675 7991
3640 8034
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 236DEG 21KT 3664 8037
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CDGSpecial weather statement, Aug 1, 6:28 PM EDT, 2 hours 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
628 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
VAZ017-032-033-043-012300-
Henry VA-Franklin VA-Patrick VA-Floyd VA-
628 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
CENTRAL FLOYD...WESTERN HENRY...SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN AND PATRICK
COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM EDT...
At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Buffalo Ridge, or over Woolwine, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Stuart...
Floyd...
Spencer...
Bassett...
Woolwine...
Ferrum...
and Endicott.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8039 3679 8053 3700 8028 3694 8003
3679 7984 3654 8004 3654 8020
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 224DEG 19KT 3675 8024
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CDGSpecial weather statement, Aug 1, 7:01 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
701 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
VAZ017-032-033-043-012330-
Henry VA-Franklin VA-Patrick VA-Floyd VA-
701 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
EAST CENTRAL FLOYD...NORTHWESTERN HENRY...SOUTHERN FRANKLIN AND
NORTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...
At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Fairy Stone State Park, or near Bassett, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount...
Bassett...
Sydnorsville...
Ferrum...
Copper Hill...
Endicott...
and Philpott Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 8003 3672 8020 3684 8030 3709 8012
3704 7985 3691 7968
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 218DEG 20KT 3683 8007
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CDGSpecial weather statement, Aug 1, 7:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
730 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
NCZ003-004-VAZ032-020000-
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-
730 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
NORTHEASTERN SURRY...NORTHERN STOKES AND SOUTHEASTERN PATRICK
COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...
At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Francisco, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Stuart...
Danbury...
Francisco...
Sandy Ridge...
Critz...
Woodville...
and Collinstown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3636 8042 3648 8055 3673 8034 3661 8005
3654 8005 3654 8003 3653 8003 3633 8022
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 222DEG 18KT 3644 8034
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CDGSpecial weather statement, Aug 1, 8:19 PM EDT, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
819 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
NCZ003>005-020-VAZ032-020045-
Stokes NC-Rockingham NC-Yadkin NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-
819 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
SOUTHEASTERN SURRY...STOKES...WEST CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM...NORTHEASTERN
YADKIN AND SOUTH CENTRAL PATRICK COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM EDT...
At 819 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Hanging Rock State Park, or near Danbury, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mayodan...
Madison...
Pilot Mountain...
Walnut Cove...
Stoneville...
Danbury...
and Francisco.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3619 8048 3640 8054 3662 8032 3646 7991
3626 8009 3626 8045 3624 8045 3623 8043
3622 8043 3621 8045 3619 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 218DEG 23KT 3636 8025
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CDGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 8:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 26 min |
| Aug 1, 9:40 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Ashe, Watauga, Wilkes | 4 hr |
| Aug 1, 10:27 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Surry | 6 hr |
| Aug 1, 11:26 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Stokes, Surry | 6 hr |
| Aug 1, 11:54 PM EDT | Flood Watch | RNK | Alleghany, Ashe, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and 1 more | 26 hr |
| Aug 2, 12:32 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Surry | 7 hr |
| Aug 2, 4:20 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Surry | 9 hr |
| Aug 2, 4:27 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Stokes, Surry | 9 hr |
| Aug 2, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Ashe | 30 min |
| Aug 2, 5:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Smyth | 50 min |
| Aug 2, 5:48 PM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | RNK | Patrick | 22 hr |
| Aug 2, 6:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Tazewell | 34 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.