Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 24 at 10:00PM EDT until September 25 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 7:00pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Caswell and Rockingham.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1000 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cane Creek, Burkes Creek, Benton Branch and Country Line
Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Reidsville... Yanceyville...
Bethel... Jericho...
Providence... Camp Springs...
Prospect Hill...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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; Rockingham, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA