Station Name: SINKING CREEK ALONG ROUTE 604 NEAR NEWPORT, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,850 feet

Nearest Address:
469 Zells Mill Rd
Newport, VA 24128
Giles County

GPS Coordinates: 37.3132222, -80.50888889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 11:23AM EDT until July 28 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue July 28, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 5:30 PM

FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Bland County in southwestern Virginia... Northeastern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia... Central Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia... Western Wythe County in southwestern Virginia... * Until 530 PM EDT Tuesday. * At 1123 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2.5 to 4.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wytheville... Marion... Tazewell... Rural Retreat... Cedar Bluff... Ceres... Mount Rogers National Recreation Area... This includes the following streams and drainages... Blue Spring Creek, Burkes Garden Creek, Campbell Creek, Big Creek, Clinch River, Cripple Creek and Beech Fork.

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 11:43AM EDT until July 28 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue July 28, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 12:45 PM

SVRRNK The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia... Southwestern Wythe County in southwestern Virginia... Grayson County in southwestern Virginia... * Until 1245 PM EDT. * At 1143 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Marion, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Marion... Rural Retreat... Independence... Mouth Of Wilson... Mount Rogers National Recreation Area... Speedwell... and Sugar Grove.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, 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.