Weather Alert
Franklin County, VA
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 5/29/23 2:24 AM
End: 5/29/23 3:28 AM
Dur: 01:04
Canceled 5/29/23 3:28 AM

Flood Advisory issued May 29 at 2:24AM EDT until May 29 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...
Portions of southwest Virginia and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in southwest Virginia, Floyd. In west central Virginia, Franklin and Roanoke.

* WHEN...
Until 415 AM 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 222 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers and a few 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...
Back Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Beaver Creek and Big Chestnut Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke... Rocky Mount...
Boones Mill... Ferrum...
Sydnorsville... Copper Hill...
Bent Mountain...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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