[CANCELLED] Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Blacksburg VA
AREA: Amherst, VA; Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Campbell, VA; City of Lynchburg, VA
SENT: 2026-06-12T18:47:00-04:00

Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 6:47PM EDT until June 12 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following
counties and independent city, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, the
City of Lynchburg and Botetourt.

* WHEN…Until 945 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 646 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
– This includes the following streams and drainages…
Bore Auger Creek, Big Otter River and Blackwater Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Lynchburg… Bedford…
Forest… Montvale…
Stewartsville… Rustburg…
Goode…
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T21:45:00-04:00

⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Blacksburg VA.