Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
550 WGUS81 KRNK 212223 FLSRNK Flood Advisory National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 623 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 VAC009-011-029-220130- /O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0107.240921T2223Z-240922T0130Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Amherst VA-Appomattox VA-Buckingham VA- 623 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following counties, Amherst, Appomattox and Buckingham. * WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 623 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 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Brick Kiln Branch, Blackfoot Creek, Appomattox River, Bent Creek, Beasley Creek, Abbott Branch, Alabama Creek, Buffalo River, Allens Creek, Bear Branch and Bowler 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... Amherst... Appomattox... Bent Creek... Clifford... Oakville... Tower Hill... Riverville... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. && LAT...LON 3768 7897 3754 7890 3755 7888 3754 7883 3757 7881 3759 7883 3761 7881 3750 7862 3738 7860 3725 7873 3727 7891 3745 7900 3769 7914 3773 7907 3771 7906 3770 7900 $$ EB