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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
620 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

VAC161-770-180130-
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Roanoke VA-City of Roanoke VA-
620 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the
  following county and independent city, City of Roanoke and Roanoke.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Mason Creek, Back Creek, Roanoke River, Murray Run, Carvin
    Creek, Gum Spring Branch and Cook Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Roanoke...                         Salem...
    Vinton...                          Hollins...
    Roanoke Mountain...                Cave Spring...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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.

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LAT...LON 3726 8002 3727 8001 3728 8001 3728 8002
      3729 8002 3730 8002 3731 8002 3733 8002
      3736 7994 3733 7988 3727 7987 3720 7994
      3720 7999 3724 8004 3726 8003


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