Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 2:41PM EDT until September 21 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
This is a live snapshot as of September 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM. Carroll is under an active severe thunderstorm warning right now — issued by NWS Blacksburg VA, set to expire around 3:30 PM EDT. This is the wind- and roof-damage category that fills contractor schedules within hours. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.
Issued by the National Weather Service.
Carroll — Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The warning covers: Carroll, VA; Floyd, VA; Patrick, VA
Issuing office: NWS Blacksburg VA
Issued: 2026-09-21T14:41:00-04:00
Expires: 2026-09-21T15:30:00-04:00 (about 3:30 PM EDT)
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Floyd County in southwestern Virginia…
Eastern Carroll County in southwestern Virginia…
Western Patrick County in southwestern Virginia…
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 241 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Willis,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. Heavy Rain.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Floyd…
Indian Valley…
Fancy Gap…
Copper Hill…
Ararat…
Cana…
and Willis.
Locations named in the warning path:
- * Locations impacted include…
Safety and response instructions from the alert:
ground lightning. For your safety, move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
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.
Issuing office: National Weather Service | Alert source: api.weather.gov alert record
Stay safe tonight — wind and hail safety
Get inside a sturdy building and away from windows. Hail and wind gusts can turn debris into projectiles in seconds; treat the storm like it’s already on top of you.
After it passes, inspect the roof, siding, and windows from the ground first — photograph any damage before touching anything, then call a local restoration contractor. Hail bruising and lifted shingles let water in long after the storm ends.
What this means for restoration teams
Severe thunderstorm damage at this level means roof and siding hits from large hail, window breakage, and wind-driven water intrusion through damaged envelopes. Hail bruising often isn’t visible from the ground — free inspections are the honest door-opener.
The play: stage ladders, tarps, and inspection crews; pre-position for the morning after. Capture the address, hail/wind damage observed, and roof access notes on the first call.
Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.
FEMA & federal assistance
FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.
Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe — you don’t have to wait for a disaster declaration for your county to start documenting.
Looking ahead
When this warning expires, the risk doesn’t end: damaged roofs keep letting water in with every follow-up shower — the repair clock starts now.
Watch the National Weather Service for follow-up statements or new warnings overnight. The demand window for restoration work opens within hours and stays open for days.
Sources & how to verify
NWS alert record: api.weather.gov | Issuing office: weather.gov
To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check active alerts — or find your local NWS office page and read its current warnings directly.
This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.
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