Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
124 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

VAC121-170715-
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Montgomery VA-
124 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
  county, Montgomery.

* WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or
  stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 119 AM EDT, A rapid river rise has occurred along the
    South Fork of the Roanoke River near Shawsville due to
    rainfall of between 1 and 3 inches.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    South Fork Roanoke River.
    Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Shawsville and Crockett Springs.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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 3710 8023 3709 8024 3708 8028 3707 8030
      3706 8032 3714 8036 3722 8020 3713 8018
      3711 8018 3711 8019 3711 8020 3710 8021


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