Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 6:23PM EDT until September 21 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 3:23pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
counties, Amherst, Appomattox and Buckingham.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 623 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 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Brick Kiln Branch, Blackfoot Creek, Appomattox River, Bent
Creek, Beasley Creek, Abbott Branch, Alabama Creek, Buffalo
River, Allens Creek, Bear Branch and Bowler Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Amherst... Appomattox...
Bent Creek... Clifford...
Oakville... Tower Hill...
Riverville...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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:
Amherst, VA; Appomattox, VA; Buckingham, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA