Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 X.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
county, Tazewell.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1035 PM EDT, Doppler radar estimates that between 1 and 3
inches of rain has fallen since 730 PM. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Laurel Creek, Tumbling Creek, Little River, Clinch River,
Indian Creek, Pounding Mill Branch and Little Tumbling 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...
Claypool Hill...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood