Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
393 WGUS81 KRNK 250200 FLSRNK Flood Advisory National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1000 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 NCC033-157-250500- /O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0112.240925T0200Z-240925T0500Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Caswell NC-Rockingham NC- 1000 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the following counties, Caswell and Rockingham. * WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1000 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Cane Creek, Burkes Creek, Benton Branch and Country Line Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Reidsville... Yanceyville... Bethel... Jericho... Providence... Camp Springs... Prospect Hill... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3654 7936 3654 7914 3624 7915 3625 7953 3624 7953 3624 7959 3635 7965 $$ BMG