Botetourt County, VA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 4:05 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by
Areas Impacted
- Caswell, NC
- Rockingham, NC
- Stokes, NC
- Surry, NC
- Wilkes, NC
- Yadkin, NC
- Alleghany, VA
- Amherst, VA
- Appomattox, VA
- Bath, VA
- Bedford, VA
- Botetourt, VA
- Buckingham, VA
- Campbell, VA
- Charlotte, VA
- Craig, VA
- Floyd, VA
- Franklin, VA
- Halifax, VA
- Henry, VA
- Montgomery, VA
- Patrick, VA
- Pittsylvania, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Rockbridge, VA
- City of Buena Vista, VA
- City of Covington, VA
- City of Danville, VA
- City of Lexington, VA
- City of Lynchburg, VA
- City of Martinsville, VA
- City of Roanoke, VA
- City of Salem, VA
- Greenbrier, WV
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 2:00 PM EDT – Wednesday 07/22 8:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Blacksburg VA
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where
Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier.
When
Through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Additional Details
- A slow moving cold front combined with an upper level disturbance will bring widespread heavy rain to the region. Rain will sometimes be torrential and could cause urban, small stream, or flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas Impacted
- Ashe
- Alleghany
- Watauga
- Tazewell
- Smyth
- Bland
- Giles
- Wythe
- Pulaski
- Montgomery
- Grayson
- Carroll
- Floyd
- Craig
- Alleghany
- Bath
- Roanoke
- Botetourt
- Rockbridge
- Mercer
- Summers
- Monroe
- Eastern Greenbrier
- Western Greenbrier
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Severe Storms Possible Again Today
Created by the NWS Blacksburg WFO
A cold front will arrive later today to bring another potential for severe storms across the entire region. While the greatest threat is damaging wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado are possible. Locally heavy downpours could result in flash flooding as well.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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