Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 12:00AM EDT until September 30 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 9:00pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
county, Buckingham.
* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At midnight EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cole Creek, Cooper Creek, Appomattox River, David Creek,
Cemetery Creek, Beasley Creek, Bear Garden Creek, Alabama
Creek, Brick Kiln Branch, Brickyard Branch, Bishop Creek and
Crooked Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Buckingham... Dillwyn...
Toga... Andersonville...
Centenary... Gold Hill...
Wingina...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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