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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Blacksburg, VA

December 24, 2015Charlotte County, Halifax County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Dec 24, 2015, 3:23 AM EST for Charlotte County, Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Dec 24, 2015, 6:42 AM EST. It was in force for 52 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2015, 3:23 AM EST (08:23 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2015, 6:42 AM EST
Expired
Dec 26, 2015, 10:28 AM EST
In force
52 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Charlotte County, VA, Halifax County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Roanoke River at Randolph (RNDV2). The gauge peaked at 25.35 ft at Dec 25, 2015, 11:00 AM EST.

actionminormoderate10203012/2412/2512/2612/27
Action stage
21 ft
Minor stage
24 ft
Moderate stage
30 ft
Major stage
34 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02066000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

765 
WGUS41 KRNK 240823
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
323 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The National Weather Service Blacksburg Va has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...

  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties

Runoff from heavy rain during the past 24 to 48 hours is causing the 
Roanoke River to rise at Randolph...and the river is now expected to
exceed flood stage early Thursday morning.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

Listen to noaa weather radio or your favorite media outlet for later 
statements or warnings.

&&

VAC037-083-242023-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0021.151224T1142Z-151226T1525Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.151224T1142Z.151225T0600Z.151226T0325Z.NO/
323 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* from this morning until Saturday morning.
* at 02AM Thursday the stage was...19.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. 
* At 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County and 
  Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.7 feet on Oct 4 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$
11 follow-up statements
173 
WGUS81 KRNK 241215
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
715 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
  
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Runoff from heavy rain Wednesday and Wednesday night was causing the 
Roanoke River to rise at Randolph...and on the Dan River at South Boston.   

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

 Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.

The next scheduled statement will be issued by noon. 

&&

VAC037-083-242015-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151226T1525Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.151224T1250Z.151225T0600Z.151226T0325Z.NO/
715 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* from this morning until Saturday morning
* at 06AM Thursday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 22.6 feet by after midnight tonight. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow Friday evening.
* At 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County and 
  Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.7 feet on Oct 4 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

VAC083-242015-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151227T0524Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.151224T0225Z.151225T0600Z.151226T1724Z.NO/
715 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
* until late Saturday night. 
* at 06AM Thursday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet around midnight 
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early Saturday   afternoon.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Oct 2 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      

$$
201 
WGUS41 KRNK 241401
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
901 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The National Weather Service Blacksburg Va has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Virginia...

  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Virginia...

  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Virginia...

Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County

Runoff from heavy rain during the past 24 to 48 hours...with additional heavy 
rain falling and expected to continue over the area today...is resulting in 
significant rises to above flood stage on rivers in the area. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

Listen to NOAA weather radio or your favorite media outlet for later 
statements or warnings.

&&

VAC037-083-250201-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151227T1800Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151225T1800Z.151227T0600Z.NO/
901 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...The 
Flood Warning continues for 
  the Roanoke River At Randolph
* Until Sunday afternoon
* At 07AM Thursday the stage was...21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. 
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 25.1 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  early Sunday morning.
* At 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of river 
  road and black walnut road.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.9 feet on May 17 2014.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-250201-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0022.151224T1950Z-151226T1520Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.151224T1950Z.151225T0600Z.151226T0320Z.NO/
901 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* From this afternoon until Saturday morning.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was...14.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. 
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.1 feet on Oct 1 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-250201-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0023.151224T1800Z-151227T1400Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.151224T1800Z.151225T1800Z.151227T0200Z.NO/
901 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River Near Paces.
* From this afternoon until Sunday morning.
* At 07AM Thursday the stage was...19.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.0 feet on Jan 19 2013.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-250201-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151228T2232Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151226T0000Z.151228T1032Z.NO/
901 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor TO Moderate severity...The 
Flood Warning continues for 
  the Dan River At South Boston
* Uuntil Monday afternoon
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was...22.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 26.0 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 
  morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      

$$
722 
WGUS81 KRNK 250109
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
809 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...North Carolina...
 
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties 
  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties 
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Runoff from heavy rain during the past 24 to 48 hours...along with 
additional rain expected to fall across the area on Friday morning...
will push points along the the Dan and Roanoke Rivers into moderate 
flood stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.

The next scheduled statement will be issued by 8 AM Friday morning...
unless significant differences between observed and forecasted 
river levels occur before then.

&&

VAC037-083-250909-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151226T0000Z.151227T1800Z.NO/
809 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until late Sunday night. 
* at 6 PM Thursday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by tomorrow 
  evening. the river will fall below flood stage Sunday early 
  afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of river 
  road and black walnut road.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.9 feet on May 17 2014.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-250909-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-151227T0703Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.151224T1743Z.151225T0600Z.151226T1903Z.NO/
809 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until late Saturday night. 
* at 7 PM Thursday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by after midnight 
  tomorrow. the river will fall below flood stage Saturday early 
  afternoon.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5 feet on Jan 26 2010.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-250909-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151228T0651Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.151225T0015Z.151226T0600Z.151227T1851Z.NO/
809 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Paces.
* from this evening until late Sunday night
* at 6 PM Thursday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 25.0 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Sunday early afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-250909-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151229T0225Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151226T1800Z.151228T1425Z.NO/
809 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Monday evening. 
* at 7 PM Thursday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by Saturday early 
  afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage late Monday 
  morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.1 feet on Jan 3 2007.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      

$$
564 
WGUS81 KRNK 250805
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
305 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...Virginia...
 
  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
  
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Runoff from earlier heavy rain will continue to keep portions of the 
Dan and Roanoke Rivers above flood stage. 

The Dan River at Danville has crested and is now falling...and is expected 
to fall below moderate levels early Friday morning. Locations downstream of 
Danville are still rising. 

The Roanoke River at Randolph is at moderate flood levels and continues to 
rise. The river will crest at Randolph Friday evening...then begin to fall 
Friday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

 Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.

 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued by 8AM.

&&

VAC037-083-251605-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151226T0000Z.151227T1800Z.NO/
305 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until late Sunday night. 
* at 01AM Friday the stage was 24.7 feet.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by this evening. 
  the river will fall below flood stage Sunday early afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of river 
  road and black walnut road.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.9 feet on Jan 27 2010.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-251605-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-151227T0210Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.151224T1743Z.151225T0516Z.151226T1410Z.NO/
305 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Saturday evening. 
* at 02AM Friday the stage was 21.1 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  late morning.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on Oct 4 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-251605-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151228T0651Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.151225T0030Z.151226T0600Z.151227T1851Z.NO/
305 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Paces.
* until late Sunday night. 
* at 01AM Friday the stage was 20.9 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.0 feet by after midnight 
  tomorrow. the river will fall below flood stage Sunday early 
  afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-251605-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151229T0225Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151226T1800Z.151228T1425Z.NO/
305 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Monday evening. 
* at 02AM Friday the stage was 23.4 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by tomorrow early 
  afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage late Monday 
  morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.1 feet on Jan 3 2007.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      

$$
892 
WGUS81 KRNK 251249
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
749 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...North Carolina..
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
  
  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties 
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Runoff from heavy rain Wednesday night and Thursday will push the Dan River into moderate flood stage at Paces and South Boston. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

 Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.
 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued around noon. 

&&

VAC037-083-252049-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151226T0000Z.151227T1800Z.NO/
749 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until late Sunday night. 
* at 06AM Friday the stage was 25.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Sunday early afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...water is several feet deep on portions of River 
  Road and Black Walnut Road.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.9 feet on Jan 27 2010.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-252049-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-151227T0210Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.151224T1743Z.151225T0516Z.151226T1410Z.NO/
749 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Saturday evening. 
* at 07AM Friday the stage was 20.8 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late tomorrow 
  morning.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on Oct 4 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-252049-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151228T0651Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.151225T0030Z.151226T0600Z.151227T1851Z.NO/
749 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Paces.
* until late Sunday night. 
* at 06AM Friday the stage was 21.7 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.0 feet by midnight 
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early Sunday 
  afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along Routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-252049-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151229T0225Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151226T1800Z.151228T1425Z.NO/
749 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Monday evening. 
* at 07AM Friday the stage was 23.7 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by early tomorrow  
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage late Monday 
  morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Water approaches Route 501.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.1 feet on Jan 3 2007.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      

$$
402 
WGUS81 KRNK 251504
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1004 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...North Carolina...
 
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties 
  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties 
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Runoff from heavy rains during the past couple of days will maintain 
flood conditions on portions of the dan and roanoke rivers...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued this afternoon.

&&

VAC037-083-252304-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151228T1200Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151226T0000Z.151228T0000Z.NO/
1004 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Roanoke River at Randolph.
  
* Until Monday morning. 
* At 08AM Friday the stage was 25.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.8 feet by this evening 
  and will fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
* At 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of river 
  road and black walnut road.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.9 feet on May 17 2014.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-252304-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-151227T0215Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.151224T1743Z.151225T0516Z.151226T1415Z.NO/
1004 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Dan River Near Danville.
  
* Until Saturday evening. 
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will remain near 20.8 feet through this afternoon
  and will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on Oct 4 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-252304-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151228T0207Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.151225T0030Z.151226T0600Z.151227T1407Z.NO/
1004 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Dan River Near Paces.
  
* Until Sunday evening. 
* At 08AM Friday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.5 feet by early Saturday 
  morning and will fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-252304-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151229T0300Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151227T0000Z.151228T1500Z.NO/
1004 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
  
* Until Monday evening. 
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.1 feet by Saturday 
  evening and will fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.1 feet on Jan 3 2007.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      
$$
141 
WGUS81 KRNK 260148
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
848 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...North Carolina...
 
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties 
  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties 
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

 Stages along the Dan River and lower Roanoke River are either nearing crest this evening or will be cresting tomorrow toward Paces and South Boston. Very little additional rainfall is expected over the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

 Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued by tomorrow morning.

&&

VAC037-083-260948-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151227T0730Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151225T1700Z.151226T1930Z.NO/
848 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until late Saturday night. 
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river has crested and will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  early afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on left bank 
  and woods on right bank.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Nov 11 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-260948-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-151226T2218Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.151224T1743Z.151225T0516Z.151226T1018Z.NO/
848 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Saturday afternoon. 
* at 08PM Friday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river has crested and will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  tomorrow.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.1 feet on Oct 1 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-260948-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151227T1434Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.151225T0030Z.151226T0600Z.151227T0234Z.NO/
848 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Paces.
* until Sunday morning. 
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising slowly to near 24.2 feet after midnight 
  and then fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-260948-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151228T1033Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151226T1800Z.151227T2233Z.NO/
848 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
* until late Sunday night. 
* at 08PM Friday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by tomorrow early 
  afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
* At 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      

$$

pc
025 
WGUS81 KRNK 260633
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
133 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...North Carolina...
 
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties 
  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties 
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

 Stages along the Dan River and lower Roanoke River have either crested 
 and are falling...or will crest today toward Paces and South Boston. 
 Very little additional rainfall is expected over the next few days.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

 Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.

The next scheduled statement will be issued by 9 am Saturday.

&&

VAC037-083-261433-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151227T0430Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151225T1700Z.151226T1630Z.NO/
133 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until this evening. 
* at 12 AM Saturday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue falling...and is expected to drop below flood 
  stage late this morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-261433-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-151226T2151Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.151224T1743Z.151225T0516Z.151226T0951Z.NO/
133 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until this afternoon. 
* at 1 AM Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue falling...and is expected to drop below flood 
  stage shortly by around sunrise this morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-261433-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151227T1821Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.151225T0030Z.151226T1200Z.151227T0621Z.NO/
133 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Paces.
* until Sunday afternoon. 
* at 12 AM Saturday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising...cresting near 23.8 feet by around 
  sunrise this morning. The river will then recede...falling below 
  flood stage after midnight Sunday.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-261433-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151228T1536Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151227T0000Z.151228T0336Z.NO/
133 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Monday morning. 
* at 12 AM Saturday the stage was 24.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising...cresting near 25.6 feet during 
  this evening. The river will then recede...falling below flood 
  stage late Sunday evening.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      
$$
169 
WGUS81 KRNK 261040
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
540 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in North Carolina...Virginia...
 
  Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and 
  Pittsylvania Counties
 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

 Stages along the Dan River and lower Roanoke River have either crested 
 and are falling...or will crest today toward Paces and South Boston. 
 Very little additional rainfall is expected over the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

 Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.

The next scheduled statement will be issued by 9 am this morning.

&&

VAC037-083-261840-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151227T0430Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151225T1700Z.151226T1630Z.NO/
540 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until this evening. 
* at 4 AM Saturday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue falling...and is expected to drop below flood 
  stage later this morning.
* At 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County and 
  Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-261110-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-151226T2151Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.151224T1743Z.151225T0516Z.151226T0744Z.NO/
540 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until this afternoon. 
* at 5 AM Saturday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* This will be the final statement issued for the the Dan River near 
  Danville concerning this flooding event.

&&

LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-261840-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151227T1821Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.151225T0030Z.151226T1200Z.151227T0621Z.NO/
540 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Paces.
* until Sunday afternoon. 
* at 4 AM Saturday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river is currently near crest. The river will begin receding 
  later this morning...and will fall below flood stage after midnight 
  Sunday.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-261840-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151228T1536Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151227T0000Z.151228T0336Z.NO/
540 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Monday morning. 
* at 5 AM Saturday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising...cresting near 25.6 feet during 
  this evening. The river will then recede...falling below flood 
  stage late Sunday evening.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      

$$
168 
WGUS81 KRNK 261412
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
912 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...
 
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties 
  Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Stages along the Dan River and lower Roanoke River have either crested 
and are falling...or will crest today toward Paces and South Boston. 
Very little additional rainfall is expected over the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper 
than you think.

Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.

The next scheduled update will be this afternoon...or earlier if needed.

&&

VAC037-083-262212-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151227T0100Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151225T1700Z.151226T1300Z.NO/
912 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Roanoke River At Randolph.

* Until Noon today. 
* At 07AM Saturday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Noon today.
* At 21.0 feet...Water approaches River Road (Route 607) south of 
  Randolph.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.7 feet on Oct 4 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

VAC083-262212-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-151227T1800Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.151225T0030Z.151226T0845Z.151227T0600Z.NO/
912 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Dan River Near Paces.

* Until Sunday afternoon. 
* At 07AM Saturday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage around daybreak on Sunday.
* At 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on Oct 5 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
          3656 7911                   

$$

VAC083-262212-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-151228T1054Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.151224T0225Z.151227T0000Z.151227T2254Z.NO/
912 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Dan River At South Boston.

* Until late Sunday night. 
* At 08AM Saturday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.5 feet by this evening 
  and will then fall below flood stage by late Sunday afternoon.
* At 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      
$$
772 
WGUS81 KRNK 261528
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1028 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river
in Virginia...
 
  Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
 
Water levels continue to fall on the Roanoke River near Randolph...
and are now below flood stage.  Therefore...the flood warning that 
had been in effect at this location has been cancelled.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Some standing water in low lying spots near the river will likely 
persist into this afternoon. Do not attempt to cross areas that 
may still be flooded...the water may be much deeper than you think.

Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes 
ahps'.

&&

VAC037-083-261558-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-151227T0100Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.151224T1237Z.151225T1700Z.151226T1300Z.NO/
1028 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 20.5 feet and continued to rapidly fall.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
          3680 7863 3680 7870        

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 8:22 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax4 days
Dec 24, 4:06 AM ESTFlash Flood WatchRNKCarroll, Charlotte, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick and 5 more42 hr
Dec 24, 5:45 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCarroll, Grayson, Wythe45 min
Dec 24, 7:33 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCharlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville57 min
Dec 24, 7:47 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKGrayson6 hr
Dec 24, 8:51 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax6 hr
Dec 24, 9:01 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville49 hr
Dec 24, 9:01 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax72 hr
Dec 24, 10:21 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCity of Danville3 hr
Dec 24, 10:29 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCharlotte, Halifax, City of Danville61 min
Dec 24, 11:47 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville9 hr
Dec 24, 2:30 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Danville30 min
Dec 24, 2:33 PM ESTFlash Flood WatchRNKAlleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland and 20 more31 hr
Dec 24, 2:45 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax9 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.