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Flood

12.07 8:06 ч. сл.об. 20:06 ч. – 14.07 0:00 ч. пр.об. 00:00 ч.

Flood Watch issued July 12 at 4:06PM EDT until July 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes and Surry, Virginia, including the following areas, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following area, Mercer. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An upper level low has been cut off across the region, which has led to extremely slow storm motions areawide. PWATs in the 1.8 to 2.1 inch range will lead to very efficient rainfall rates, and heavy rainfall potential. Ongoing shower and thunderstorm activity has already resulted in several flood advisories and a couple flash flood warnings today. Additional localized totals may exceed 3-4 inches in the flood watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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Flood

12.07 10:14 ч. сл.об. 22:14 ч. – 13.07 1:15 ч. пр.об. 01:15 ч.

Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 6:14PM EDT until July 12 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Bland, Giles and Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, including the following county, Mercer. * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dismal Creek, East River, East Wilderness Creek, Cecil Branch, Crab Orchard Creek, East Fork Cove Creek, Bluestone River and Big Spring Branch. 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... Bluefield... Bland... Rocky Gap... Bastian... Pocahontas... Bramwell... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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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