Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1217 AM EDT Sat Jun 14 2025

VAC029-140730-
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Buckingham VA-
1217 AM EDT Sat Jun 14 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
  county, Buckingham.

* WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
  roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in
  urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1217 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Georgia Branch, Dolittle Creek, Frisby Branch, Crooked Creek,
    David Creek, Forsip Creek, Gold Mine Branch, Alabama Creek,
    Brick Kiln Branch, Halfway Creek, Bear Garden Creek, Cole
    Creek, Grease Creek, Cooper Creek and Hardware River.
    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...
    Buckingham...                      Dillwyn...
    Centenary...                       Toga...
    Andersonville...                   Gold Hill...
    Wingina...
  - 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 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.

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LAT...LON 3748 7870 3755 7882 3757 7881 3759 7883
      3760 7881 3763 7882 3764 7872 3768 7869
      3770 7869 3768 7864 3770 7866 3774 7864
      3776 7861 3776 7850 3780 7849 3774 7842
      3769 7824 3764 7825 3753 7833 3745 7844


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