Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 24 at 6:13PM EDT until September 24 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 3:13pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Virginia, including the following counties,
Alleghany VA, Botetourt, Craig, Giles and Montgomery and southeast
West Virginia, including the following county, Monroe.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 612 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...
Bens Run, Blue Lick Creek, Barbours Creek, Blue Spring Run,
Broad Hollow Creek, Broad Run, Allen Creek, Catawba Creek,
Back Creek and Bee Branch.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pearisburg... Pembroke...
New Castle... Sinking Creek...
Paint Bank... Jordan Mines...
Newport...
- 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.
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:
Alleghany, VA; Botetourt, VA; Craig, VA; Giles, VA; Montgomery, VA; Monroe, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA