Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:40PM EDT until September 28 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 3:40pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Floyd.
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dodd Creek, Boothe Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Brush Creek,
Dobbins Creek, Greasy Creek, Burks Fork, Dan River, East
Prong Furnace Creek, Big Indian Creek, Deepwater Creek and
Beaver Creek.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Floyd, Willis, Indian Valley, Copper Hill, Alum Ridge, Rocky
Knob Summit and Terrys Fork.
- 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:
Floyd, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA