Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
206 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

NCC009-VAC077-162115-
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Ashe NC-Grayson VA-
206 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the
  following county, Ashe and southwest Virginia, including the
  following county, Grayson.

* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 206 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 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Little Helton Creek, Little Phoenix Creek, Jerd Branch, Dog
    Creek, Little Horse Creek, Big Horse Creek, Grassy Creek, Cut
    Laurel Creek, Helton Creek and Big Laurel Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Lansing...                         Whitetop...
    Nella...                           Shatley Springs...
    Flatwood...                        Clifton...
    Grayson Highlands State Park...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 3661 8165 3662 8161 3664 8161 3664 8153
      3664 8142 3658 8142 3644 8142 3645 8168
      3646 8170 3647 8170 3650 8170 3651 8170
      3652 8171 3654 8171 3654 8170 3655 8169
      3657 8169 3657 8168 3659 8168


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