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Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, in central Virginia, Campbell. In south central Virginia, Bedford, City of Martinsville, Henry and Pittsylvania. In southwest Virginia, Floyd and Patrick. In west central Virginia, City of Roanoke, Franklin and Roanoke. * WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1012 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... Beaverdam Creek, Bassett Branch, Anglin Branch, Beaver Creek and Back Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roanoke... Martinsville... Vinton... Rocky Mount... Stuart... Floyd... Boones Mill... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood