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Areas

Amherst, VA; Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Craig, VA; Rockbridge, VA

Note

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst. In south central Virginia, Bedford. In southwest Virginia, Craig. In west central Virginia, Botetourt and Rockbridge. * WHEN...Until 245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1053 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Browns Creek, Allens Creek, Big Hollow Branch, Back Run, Allen Creek, Beckner Branch, Buck Branch, Buffalo Creek, Broad Creek, Barbours Creek, Back Creek, Buffalo River, Broad Run and Bore Auger Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Amherst... Buchanan... Glasgow... Troutville... Big Island... Montvale... Eagle Rock... - 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.

Areas

Amherst, VA; Bedford, VA

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Description

FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Amherst County in central Virginia... Northeastern Bedford County in south central Virginia... * Until 600 AM EDT Saturday. * At 1152 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Amherst... Big Island... Clifford... Pleasant View... Naola... Falconerville... Madison Heights... This includes the following streams and drainages... Browns Creek, Allens Creek, Buck Branch, Falling Rock Creek, Elk Creek, Dry Branch, Cox Branch and Buffalo River.

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.

Areas

Amherst, VA; Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Craig, VA; Rockbridge, VA

Note

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst. In south central Virginia, Bedford. In southwest Virginia, Craig. In west central Virginia, Botetourt and Rockbridge. * WHEN...Until 245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1053 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Browns Creek, Allens Creek, Big Hollow Branch, Back Run, Allen Creek, Beckner Branch, Buck Branch, Buffalo Creek, Broad Creek, Barbours Creek, Back Creek, Buffalo River, Broad Run and Bore Auger Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Amherst... Buchanan... Glasgow... Troutville... Big Island... Montvale... Eagle Rock... - 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.