Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 3:28AM EDT until October 1 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2024 - 12:28am
Expires:
October 1, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Buckingham County in central Virginia...
* Until 730 AM EDT.
* At 328 AM EDT, Local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Fthroughout the eastern part of the county, including the Slate
River at Arvonia which was above flood stage. Many roads are
closed due to flooding. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen
since Monday evening. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
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...
Buckingham... Dillwyn...
Gold Hill... New Canton...
Slate River at Arvonia
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Gold Mine Branch, Horsepen Creek, Cole Creek, Crooked Creek,
Cooper Creek, Gills Creek, Hatcher Creek, Georgia Branch, Halfway
Creek, James River and Bear Garden 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:
Buckingham, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA