Blacksburg, Virginia – Flash flooding and dangerous travel conditions are possible across southwest Virginia Thursday as scattered thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, storms will develop after 1 p.m. Thursday with localized downpours that may cause small creeks and streams to overflow. Affected counties include Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, and Carroll. Areas near U.S. Route 460 and other low-lying roadways could see water rise quickly, making travel hazardous during the afternoon and early evening.
Rainfall totals are expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Residents should avoid driving through water-covered roads and stay updated via local emergency management channels. Storms will taper by Thursday night, but additional rain and scattered thunderstorms could return Friday and Saturday.
Expect highs in the low 80s Thursday and Friday before a slight cooldown into the weekend. Saturday brings a 60% chance of rain, continuing the unsettled pattern. By Sunday, conditions turn mostly sunny and drier, with highs again near 81.
📅 Extended 5-Day Spring Forecast – Blacksburg, VA
- Thursday: High 81°F, chance of storms after 1 p.m., flooding risk
- Friday: High 81°F, slight chance of morning storms
- Saturday: Showers likely, high near 80°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 81°F, chance of showers
