Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 6:12PM EDT until October 1 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2024 - 3:12pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Campbell County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Bedford County in south central Virginia...
Northwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
East Central Franklin County in west central Virginia...
* Until 1215 AM EDT Tuesday.
* At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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...
Altavista... Hurt...
Evington... Rustburg...
Concord... Penhook...
Hodges...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Buffalo Branch, Carter Mill Creek, Beaverpond Branch, Big Otter
River, Buffalo Creek, Bear Creek, Buttom Creek, Burton Creek and
Back Creek.
Instruction:
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 Twitter.
Area Description:
Bedford, VA; Campbell, VA; Franklin, VA; Pittsylvania, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA