Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. Updates will be issued as needed until the flooding has ended.Monday morning at 1000 AM EST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia...North Carolina... Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties. Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County. Dan River at the sewage treatment plant near Danville affecting City of Danville, Caswell, Rockingham and Pittsylvania independent cities. Dan River Near Wentworth affecting Rockingham County. Dan River at Paces affecting Halifax County. .Rainfall of 1 to 2.50 inches fell across much of the Dan and Roanoke River basins. This has resulted in minor flooding or near minor flooding at several points along the lower portion of the Dan and Roanoke Rivers. This flooding will continue into the early part of this week. For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Dan River...including Wentworth, the sewage treatment plant near Danville, Paces, South Boston...Minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Dan River at the sewage treatment plant near Danville. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flooding begins at River District Towers. Minor flooding along River Street begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 19.6 feet...and rising slowly. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - For additional information, please visit our web page located at: www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&