Flood Advisory issued May 21 at 2:52PM EDT until May 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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

* WHERE...
Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst. In south central Virginia, Bedford. In west central Virginia, Rockbridge.

* WHEN...
Until 600 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 252 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...
Buffalo River, Brown Mountain Creek, Browns Creek, James River, Davis Mill Creek, Davidson Run, Elk Creek, Irish Creek and Indian Gap Run.
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...
Forks Of Buffalo... Big Island...
Oronoco... Pleasant View...
Alto... Snowden...
Lowesville...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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