More than 4 inches of rain fell across Roanoke in less than two hours Thursday night, flooding streets, apartments, and businesses.

A flash-flood swept through parts of Galax and surrounding areas Friday night, turning quiet streets into rivers and prompting multiple water rescues.

With a very humid atmosphere and slow-moving upper-level winds, any storm that has developed the past few days has been a soaker. This pattern will continue into the next few days as well.

Flash flood risks remain elevated in Southwest and Central Virginia as a pattern of hot, humid, and rainy weather continues. Meteorologist Delaney Wills reports the latest on continued flooding threats, persistent storms, and a potential tropical system developing in the Gulf.

Flash floods swept through parts of Southwest Virginia on Thursday, soaking communities from Radford to Botetourt County and leaving behind a mess city crews are still cleaning up.

Linemen Jeff Dotson, Cameron Lacy and Tyler Blair had just so happened to be working at the time and were observing the water levels when they noticed a motorist trying to cross a flooded bridge.

Slow-moving rain and storms lead to localized flood potential through Monday

High pressure behind our recent storms keeps us warm and sunny

The warning is in effect until 8:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Storms Friday will once again move slowly and drop a lot of rain

LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATEThe Flash Flood Warning for College Lake Dam in parts of Lynchburg has been canceled by the National Weather Service. UPDATEContrary to the National Weather Service’s warning, Lynchburg officials said College Lake Dam is not in danger. Director of Water Resources for the City of Lynchburg, Tim Mitchell, told 10 News the dam is not beginning to fail. The National Weather Service has mistakenly reported that there has been a break in the College Lake... Posted by City of Lynchburg, Virginia Government on Wednesday, November 11, 2020ORIGINAL STORYThe National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect for the potential failure of the College Lake Dam in Lynchburg Wednesday afternoon. According to the official warning, dam operators reported the potential failure and life-threatening flash flooding at 1:09 p.m.Officials say if the dam does fail, the water depth would rise 17 feet in seven minutes.