Station Name: BOTTOM CREEK BL POOR MTN RD NEAR BENT MOUNTAIN, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,700 feet

Nearest Address:
8747 Poor Mountain Rd
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
Roanoke County

GPS Coordinates: 37.16475, -80.1413611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 7:08PM EDT until July 7 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 7:08 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the following county, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... North Fork Blackwater River, Coles Creek, Big Chestnut Creek, Little Doe Run, Otter Creek, Boothe Creek, Doe Run, Hatchet Creek, Little River, Blackwater River, Maggodee Creek, Little Creek, Furnace Creek and Little Chestnut Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rocky Mount... Ferrum... Callaway... Sontag... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 11:51PM EDT until July 8 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Carroll and Floyd. * WHEN...Until 245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1149 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has exited the area. However, localized flooding may still be occurring as runoff from heavy rain falling since 9 PM collects in local creeks and rivers, potentially pushing them out of their banks and onto nearby roadways. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Island Creek, Deepwater Creek, Brannon Branch, Laurel Fork, Big Reed Island Creek, Mira Fork, Burks Fork and Greasy Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dugspur... Gladesboro... - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.

Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 11:14PM EDT until July 8 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 11:14 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt and City of Covington. * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1110 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has exited the area, leaving only light to moderate rainfall. However, minor flooding may be occurring as runoff from heavy rain earlier this evening collects in local creeks and rivers, potentially pushing them out of their banks in spots. Up to 2 inches of rain fell within a hour. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Cedar Creek, Falling Spring Creek, Cowpasture River, Dry Creek, Claylick Run, Dry Run, Dunlap Creek and Cove Run. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Covington... Clifton Forge... Iron Gate... Low Moor... Selma... Carloover... Douthat State Park... - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 9:37PM EDT until July 8 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt and City of Covington. * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 937 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Claylick Run, Cedar Creek, Dry Creek, Dunlap Creek, Dry Run, Falling Spring Creek, Cove Run and Cowpasture River. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Covington... Clifton Forge... Iron Gate... Low Moor... Selma... Carloover... Douthat State Park... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Flood Watch issued July 7 at 11:43AM EDT until July 8 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham and Campbell. In south central Virginia, Bedford, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Rockbridge. * WHEN...From 3 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving frontal boundary combined with deep moisture will promote the threat of heavy rainfall. A swath of 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.