Blacksburg, VA

Weather Forecast Office

May 2020 Significant Flooding

SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IS EXPECTED ON SOME AREA RIVERS

BACKGROUND AND FORECAST

Monday afternoon through Tuesday night, 1.5 to 3 inches, with some localized 4 to 5 inch amounts, fell across the region. An additional 2 to 5 inches, again with locally heavier amounts, is expected to fall through Friday morning. Considering the amount of rain that has fallen, and the amount of rain that is forecast to fall, significant flooding is forecast for portions of the New, Dan, and Roanoke (Staunton) Rivers.

MODERATE FLOODING MEANS...

When moderate flooding is forecast, you can expect the following at and near the location of of concern.

Buildings and other structures inundated with water
Many roads near the river covered with water, likely closed
Water rescues possible

MAJOR FLOODING MEANS...

When major flooding is forecast, you can expect the following at and near the location of concern.

Numerous buildings and structures inundated with water
Numerous roads near the river covered with water, likely closed
Evacuations likely

GRAPHICAL DISPLAY OF EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT FLOODING

Below you can view the graphical forecast of the expected flooding (the hydrograph) of the following locations that are expected to see moderate or major flooding in the upcoming days.

New River: Galax

Galax Flooding

New River: Radford

Radford Flooding

New River: Glen Lyn

Glen Lynn Flooding

Roanoke (Staunton) River: Roanoke

Roanoke Flooding

Roanoke (Staunton) River: Brookneal

Brookneal Flooding

Dan River: Danville

Danville Flooding

Dan River: Paces

Paces Flooding

Dan River: South Boston

South Boston Flooding

OTHER FLOODING

While this page highlights those locations expected to experience at least moderate flooding, other locations across our region are expected to experience minor flooding. Please visit River Flooding for details on all expected flooding across the area.

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