Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
329 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

NCC033-VAC083-143-590-122230-
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Caswell NC-Halifax VA-Pittsylvania VA-City of Danville VA-
329 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina, including the
  following county, Caswell and south central Virginia, including
  the following counties and independent city, City of Danville,
  Halifax and Pittsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Dan River, Big Toby Creek, Childress Creek, Buckhorn Branch,
    Cane Creek, Barker Creek, Birch Creek and Country Line Creek.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Danville...                        Providence...
    Milton...                          Ringgold...
    Blanch...                          Gatewood...
    Westover Hills...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

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LAT...LON 3650 7914 3649 7915 3649 7946 3650 7952
      3654 7951 3654 7956 3654 7959 3664 7959
      3666 7941 3666 7909 3655 7909 3654 7909
      3654 7911 3654 7914


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