734 
WGUS71 KRNK 221916
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
316 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

VAC089-143-690-222215-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Henry VA-Pittsylvania VA-City of Martinsville VA-
316 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR CENTRAL HENRY AND WEST CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA COUNTIES AND 
THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE...

At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. 
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...
  Martinsville...                    Axton...
Callands...                        Laurel Park...
Chatmoss...                        Leatherwood...
Figsboro...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Grassy Fork, Hairston Branch, Cascade Creek, Glady Fork, Flippins 
  Creek, Garrett Branch, Beaver Creek, Bassett Branch, Crab Creek, 
  East Branch Cascade Creek, Fishing Fork, Home Creek and Banister 
  River.

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.

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LAT...LON 3680 7979 3680 7976 3681 7974 3682 7971
      3684 7955 3660 7968 3660 7999 3673 7997
      3680 7987 3679 7980

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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CDG