Heavy rain ended over Roanoke City and County, Salem, and Botetourt County, but runoff from earlier storms may still result in
hazardous travel. Additional thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon which will again increase the threat of urban and small
stream flooding.
420 PM EDT Sat Jul 15 2023
FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and west central Virginia,
including the following counties and independent cities, in
southwest Virginia, Montgomery. In west central Virginia,
Botetourt, City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Roanoke.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Carvin Creek, Bore Auger Creek, Brake Branch, Big Bear Rock
Branch, Back Creek and Buffalo Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke... Salem...
Vinton... Shawsville...
Cave Spring... Hollins...
Roanoke Mountain...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Twitter.
