Flood Advisory In Effect
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in southwest Virginia, Floyd. In west central Virginia, Franklin and Roanoke.
WHEN…Until 545 PM EDT.
IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 243 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 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. – This includes the following streams and drainages… Lick Fork, Gum Spring Branch, Blackwater River, Beaverdam Creek and Back Creek. 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… Roanoke… Boones Mill… Bent Mountain… Copper Hill… Poages Mill… Cave Spring… 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 X.
