Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 3:17AM EDT until October 1 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2024 - 12:17am
Expires:
October 1, 2024 - 1:15am
Description:
At 317 AM EDT, Local law enforcement reported flash flooding at the
intersection of Golden Leaf and Tobacco Road 3 miles east of Cody.
Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen since late Monday evening.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Bethel... Ingram...
Milton... Elmo...
Leda... Semora...
Cody...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Banister River, Barker Creek, Big Toby Creek, Allen Creek, Ballous
Creek and Birch Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Caswell, NC; Halifax, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA