Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 1:00PM EDT until July 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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

* WHERE...
A portion of west central Virginia, including the following independent city, City of Roanoke.

* WHEN...
Until 500 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1256 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the southern portion of the City of Roanoke, with as much as 1 inch of rain having fallen since 12 pm. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area through 2 pm.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Back Creek, Roanoke River, Gum Spring Branch, Carvin Creek and Murray Run.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke... Vinton...
Cave Spring...
- For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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