WGUS81 KRNK 090159

FLSRNK



Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Blacksburg VA

959 PM EDT Thu May 8 2025



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Amherst VA-Appomattox VA-Bedford VA-Botetourt VA-Campbell VA-

Roanoke VA-City of Lynchburg VA-City of Roanoke VA-City of Salem

VA-

959 PM EDT Thu May 8 2025



...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...



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



* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central 

  Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, 

  in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell and City of 

  Lynchburg. In south central Virginia, Bedford. In west central 

  Virginia, Botetourt, City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Roanoke.



* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.



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

  Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is 

  occurring or is imminent.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 959 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 2.5 inches of

    rain have fallen.

  - This includes the following streams and drainages...

    Bear Creek, Bent Creek, Big Otter River, Bear Branch, Back

    Creek, Beckner Branch and Big Bear Rock Branch.

    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...

    Roanoke...                         Lynchburg...

    Salem...                           Vinton...

    Bedford...                         Appomattox...

    Troutville...

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



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 3749 7997 3743 7933 3743 7913 3740 7869

      3726 7878 3723 7920 3722 7977 3723 7979

      3722 7980 3723 7985 3721 7988 3720 8000

      3724 8011 3733 8017 3744 8006





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