Flood Advisory issued May 21 at 2:43PM EDT until May 21 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

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

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

* WHEN...
Until 545 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 243 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...
Lick Fork, Gum Spring Branch, Blackwater River, Beaverdam Creek and Back Creek.
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... Boones Mill...
Bent Mountain... Copper Hill...
Poages Mill... Cave Spring...
Roanoke Mountain...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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