Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
957 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

VAC037-083-250500-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0111.240925T0157Z-240925T0500Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Charlotte VA-Halifax VA-
957 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 south central Virginia, including the
  following counties, Charlotte and Halifax.

* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 957 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...
    Delaney Creek, Horsepen Creek, Gilliam Branch, Bentleys
    Branch, Bluestone Creek, Black Walnut Creek, Ash Camp Creek,
    Hunting Creek, Bush Ford Branch, Dry Fork and Devils Branch.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Keysville...                       Drakes Branch...
    Saxe...                            Wylliesburg...
    Mt Laurel...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3694 7878 3703 7862 3709 7847 3708 7846
      3708 7844 3689 7849 3683 7854 3686 7866
      3686 7878


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