Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 5:16PM EDT until September 27 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 2:16pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including
the following counties and independent cities, in southwest
Virginia, Craig. In west central Virginia, City of Roanoke, City
of Salem and Roanoke.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 513 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain is exiting the area. Between 2 and 4
inches of rain fell earlier today, resulting in areas of
flooding across Roanoke and Craig Counties. Runoff will
continue to collect in creeks and streams through the
evening, and may cause additional flooding of roads.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Back Creek, Bee Branch and Barbours Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, New Castle, Catawba, Sinking Creek
and Bent Mountain.
- This includes the following locations...
The Salem Fairgrounds and Roanoke Regional Airport.
- For flooding safety information, please visit
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be
especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Craig, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA