Blacksburg, VA – Friday could bring hazardous travel and power outages as summer storms move across Virginia, targeting Blacksburg and Montgomery County with heavy rain and a flash flood threat. Drivers on US-460 should prepare for sudden downpours and reduced visibility after midday Friday, August 1st. Local officials urge residents to keep devices charged and avoid low-lying roads that could quickly flood.
According to the National Weather Service, a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall remains in place Thursday night into Friday, raising the potential for localized flash flooding across the area. Showers and thunderstorms will become likely by the afternoon, with new rainfall amounts possibly exceeding an inch in the hardest-hit areas. Travelers, especially near river crossings and flood-prone neighborhoods, should remain alert and avoid unnecessary trips during peak rainfall.
Residents should secure outdoor items, check drainage systems, and prepare for possible power disruptions. Weather spotters are encouraged to report flooding or storm damage, especially if strong winds accompany Friday’s storms.
By Friday night, the threat continues with more showers possible before 8 p.m., then tapering as drier air arrives for Saturday. This wet pattern could be the region’s first significant summer rainfall event in weeks, offering some relief to lawns but posing new risks for flash flooding.
Warnings and alerts may be updated as conditions evolve—stay tuned to official sources for the latest.
Blacksburg, VA Five-Day Weather Outlook: Friday, August 1st – Wednesday, August 6th
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially after 2 p.m. High: 78°F. Flash flooding risk.
- Friday Night: Showers possible before 8 p.m., then partly cloudy. Low: 62°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. High: 75°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, seasonable. High: 76°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, warmer. High: 77°F.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers. High: 79°F.
- Wednesday: Showers possible. High: upper 70s.
