Weather Alert
Salem, VA
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 5/23/22 10:25 PM
End: 5/24/22 1:38 AM
Dur: 03:13
Canceled 5/24/22 1:38 AM

Flood Advisory issued May 23 at 10:25PM EDT until May 24 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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

* WHERE...
A portion of west central Virginia, including the following county and independent cities, City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Roanoke.

* WHEN...
Until 430 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1025 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Carvin Creek, Buffalo Creek, Back Creek and Big Bear Rock Branch.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke... Salem...
Vinton... Cave Spring...
Hollins... Roanoke Mountain...
Poages Mill...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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