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WGUS81 KRNK 251841
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
241 PM EDT Wed Jun 25 2025

VAC005-017-252145-
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Alleghany VA VA-Bath VA-
241 PM EDT Wed Jun 25 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the
  following counties, Alleghany VA and Bath.

* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
  Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may
  become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 241 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 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Cowpasture River, Falling Spring Creek, Cedar Creek, Dry Run,
    Hoover Creek, Jackson River, Dunlap Creek, Dry Creek, Cove
    Run and Brushy Lick.
    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...
    Clifton Forge...                   Natural Well...
    Carloover...
  - 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 X.

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LAT...LON 3796 7988 3791 7987 3787 7979 3781 7981
      3781 7992 3784 8002 3788 8008 3790 8012
      3800 7999


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