Alert archive / Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Feb 3, 2016, 2:34 PM EST for Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Feb 4, 2016, 1:40 AM EST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2016, 2:34 PM EST (19:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 4, 2016, 1:40 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2016, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Halifax County, VA
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:32 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 Dan River at South Boston (SBNV2). The gauge peaked at 23.18 ft at Feb 5, 2016, 1:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 18 ft
- Minor stage
- 22 ft
- Moderate stage
- 29 ft
- Major stage
- 34 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02076000, 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.
504
WGUS41 KRNK 031934
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
234 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
...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
Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County
Minor flooding is forecast along the lower Dan and Roanoke rivers due to
rainfall of 1 to 3 inches across the basin over the past 18 hours. Additional
rainfall up to 0.50 inches in the next few hours is also likely.
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.
&&
VAC037-083-040734-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0001.160205T0936Z-160207T1254Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160205T0936Z.160206T0600Z.160207T0054Z.NO/
234 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* from late Thursday night until Sunday morning.
* at 01PM Wednesday the stage was...12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood Stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will rise above flood stage early Friday.
* 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
$$
VAC083-040734-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0002.160204T2100Z-160207T0900Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T2100Z.160205T1800Z.160206T2100Z.NO/
234 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* from Thursday afternoon until late Saturday night.
* at 02PM Wednesday the stage was...11.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will rise above flood stage Thursday afternoon.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Oct 2 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
pc10 follow-up statements
290
WGUS81 KRNK 040313
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1013 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia and North Carolina...
Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County
Dan River Near Danville affecting Caswell...City of Danville and
Pittsylvania Counties
Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County
Heavy rainfall on top of saturated ground from recent snow melt has resulted
in minor flooding along several points of the river system. Minor flooding
is expected along the lower end of the Dan and Roanoke River basins through
Thursday.
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 5 am EST Thursday.
&&
VAC037-083-041113-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0001.160204T1651Z-160207T0138Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1651Z.160205T1200Z.160206T1338Z.NO/
1013 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* from late Thursday morning until Saturday evening.
* at 9 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet...and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage late Thursday morning and
continue to rise to near 23.4 feet by Friday morning. The river
is forecast to fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* 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
$$
NCC033-VAC143-590-041113-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0003.160204T0936Z-160205T1225Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.160204T0936Z.160204T1800Z.160205T0025Z.NO/
1013 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Danville.
* from early Thursday morning until Friday morning.
* at 9 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet...and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage early Thursday and continue
to rise to near 18.4 feet early Thursday afternoon. The river
is forecast to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-041113-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0004.160204T2024Z-160206T1030Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.160204T2024Z.160205T1200Z.160205T2230Z.NO/
1013 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Paces.
* from Thursday afternoon until late Friday night.
* at 9 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage Thursday afternoon and
continue to rise to near 21.0 feet by Friday morning. The river
is forecast to fall below flood stage by Friday afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on Oct 1 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-041113-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.160204T0640Z-160207T1057Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0640Z.160205T1800Z.160206T2257Z.NO/
1013 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* from early Thursday morning until late Saturday night.
* at 9 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage around 12 am EST Thursday then
continue to rise to near 24.1 feet by early Friday afternoon. The
river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Saturday afternoon.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Oct 2 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
RAB144
WGUS81 KRNK 040950
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
450 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
...The flood warning continues 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
Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County
HEAVY RAINFALL OCCURRED WEDNESDAY...BRINGING 1 TO AS MUCH AS 2 INCHES
TO THE HEADWATERS OF THE ROANOKE AND DAN RIVER BASINS. SATURATED GROUND
FROM RECENT SNOWMELT LED TO RAPID RUNOFF. THIS IN TURN HAS LED TO RISING
RIVER LEVELS DOWNSTREAM OF WENTWORTH ON THE DAN RIVER AND BROOKNEAL ON
THE ROANOKE RIVER. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED.
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 TODAY.
&&
VAC037-083-041750-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0001.160204T1420Z-160207T0200Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1420Z.160205T1200Z.160206T1400Z.NO/
450 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* from late this morning until Saturday evening
* at 03AM Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage late this morning and
continue to rise to near 23.8 feet by FRIDAY morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by late Saturday morning.
* 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
$$
NCC033-VAC143-590-041750-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160205T1225Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.160204T1018Z.160204T1800Z.160205T0025Z.NO/
450 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Danville.
* from early this morning until Friday morning
* at 04AM Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage early this morning and
continue to rise to near 18.4 feet by this afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by this evening.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-041750-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0004.160204T2024Z-160206T1030Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.160204T2024Z.160205T1200Z.160205T2230Z.NO/
450 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Paces.
* from late this afternoon until late Friday night
* at 03AM Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 21.0 feet by FRIDAY morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by FRIDAY afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on Oct 1 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-041750-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160207T1057Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160205T1800Z.160206T2257Z.NO/
450 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* until late Saturday night.
* at 04AM Thursday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.1 feet by FRIDAY
afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage Saturday
afternoon.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Oct 2 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$739
WGUS81 KRNK 041513
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1013 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
...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
Heavy rain occurred Wednesday...bringing one to two inches of rainfall to the headwaters of the Roanoke and Dan River basins. Saturated ground from recent snow melt...along with this rainfall led to rapid runoff. This resulted in rising river levels downstream of Wentworth of the Dan River and downstream of Brookneal on the Roanoke River.
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 before 10PM.
&&
VAC037-083-042313-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160206T1800Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1306Z.160205T0600Z.160206T0600Z.NO/
1013 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 09AM Thursday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.9 feet just after midnight
tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
* At 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding occurs in fields on the
left bank and in the 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
$$
NCC033-VAC143-590-042313-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160205T1100Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.160204T1115Z.160204T1800Z.160204T2300Z.NO/
1013 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Danville.
* until Friday morning.
* at 09AM Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-042313-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0004.160205T0224Z-160206T0618Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.160205T0224Z.160205T1200Z.160205T1818Z.NO/
1013 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Paces.
* from tonight until late Friday night
* at 09AM Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 20.6 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below
flood stage by early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture and agricultural lands are flooded.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on Oct 1 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-042313-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160207T0900Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160206T0000Z.160206T2100Z.NO/
1013 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Saturday night.
* at 09AM Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by tomorrow
evening. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Oct 2 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$659
WGUS81 KRNK 042306
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
606 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina and Virginia...
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
Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
...Heavy rainfall Wednesday combined with saturated ground from recent
snow melt produced excessive runoff into area creeks...streams...and rivers.
Some points along the lower portion of the Dan and Roanoke river basin
will remain in minor flood for 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 around 10 pm EST.
&&
VAC037-083-050706-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160206T1800Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1306Z.160205T0600Z.160206T0600Z.NO/
606 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 5 PM THursday the stage was 22.8 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.9 feet by midnight...
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* 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
$$
NCC033-VAC143-590-050706-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160205T1142Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.160204T1115Z.160204T2031Z.160204T2342Z.NO/
606 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Friday morning.
* at 5 PM EST Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river is expected to continue to fall to below flood stage by
midnight tonight.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3649 7966 3660 7963 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-050706-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0004.160205T0224Z-160206T0618Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.160205T0224Z.160205T1200Z.160205T1818Z.NO/
606 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Paces.
* from tonight until late Friday night
* at 5 PM EST Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise
to near 20.6 feet by tomorrow morning. The river is expected tofall
below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
* At 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on Oct 1 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-050706-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160207T0900Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160206T0000Z.160206T2100Z.NO/
606 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* until late Saturday night.
* at 5 PM EST Thursday the stage was 22.3 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by Friday
evening...then is forecast to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Oct 2 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
RAB812
WGUS81 KRNK 050335
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1035 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
...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
...Heavy rainfall Wednesday on top of recent runoff from snow
melt has resulted in minor flooding along the lower portion of
the Dan and Roanoke River basins. Minor flooding will continue
in these areas through Friday.
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 EST Friday morning.
&&
VAC037-083-051135-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160206T2308Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1306Z.160205T0600Z.160206T1108Z.NO/
1035 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until Saturday evening.
* at 10 PM EST Thursday the stage was 23.2 feet...and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.8 feet early Friday
morning...then is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* 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
$$
VAC083-051135-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160206T0400Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.160205T0245Z.160205T1200Z.160205T1600Z.NO/
1035 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Paces.
* until Friday evening.
* at 10 PM EST Thursday the stage was 20.0 feet...and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 20.8 feet Friday
morning. The river is then expected to fall below flood stage
late Friday morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on Oct 1 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-051135-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160207T0451Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160206T0000Z.160206T1651Z.NO/
1035 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Saturday evening.
* at 10 PM EST Thursday the stage was 22.5 feet...and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by Friday
evening. The river is then expected to fall below flood stage late
Saturday morning.
* 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
$$
RAB239
WGUS81 KRNK 051226
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
726 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County
Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County
THE ROANOKE RIVER AT RANDOLPH HAS CRESTED AND IS NOW FALLING BUT
REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. THE DAN RIVER AT PACES HAS ALSO CRESTED
AND IS BEGINNING TO FALL BUT REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. THE DAN
RIVER AT SOUTH BOSTON IS CLOSE TO CREST.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper
than you think.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes
ahps'.
The next scheduled statement will be issued BY EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
&&
VAC037-083-052026-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160206T1232Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1306Z.160205T0615Z.160206T0032Z.NO/
726 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until Saturday morning.
* at 06AM Friday the stage was 23.0 feet AND FALLING.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this
evening.
* At 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County and
Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
VAC083-052026-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160206T0111Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.160205T0245Z.160205T0900Z.160205T1311Z.NO/
726 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Paces.
* until this evening.
* at 06AM Friday the stage was 20.3 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late this
morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6 feet on Jan 13 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-052026-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T1952Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160206T0000Z.160206T0752Z.NO/
726 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 07AM Friday the stage was 23.0 feet and slowly rising
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by this evening.
the river will fall below flood stage after midnight tonight.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$070
WGUS81 KRNK 051537
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1037 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
Dan River Near Paces affecting Halifax County
...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
The Dan River at Paces has dropped below flood stage. The Dan River at South Boston is close to cresting. The Roanoke River at Randolph has crested and was falling.
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 10pm.
&&
VAC037-083-052337-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160206T1227Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1306Z.160205T0615Z.160206T0027Z.NO/
1037 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until Saturday morning.
* at 09AM Friday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall below flood stage by this
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 23.7 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
VAC083-051607-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160206T0111Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.160205T0245Z.160205T0900Z.160205T1357Z.NO/
1037 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
the Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Dan River Near Paces.
* until this evening.
* at 09AM Friday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* At 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6 feet on Jan 13 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-052337-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T2024Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160206T0000Z.160206T0824Z.NO/
1037 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 10AM Friday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.4 feet by this evening.
The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* 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
$$357
WGUS81 KRNK 052244
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
544 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
Roanoke River At Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County
The rivers have crested and will continue falling tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper
than you think.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes
ahps'.
The next scheduled statement will be issued by 5AM Saturday.
&&
VAC037-083-060644-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160206T1227Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.160204T1306Z.160205T0615Z.160206T0027Z.NO/
544 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Randolph.
* until Saturday morning.
* at 04PM Friday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this
evening.
* At 21.0 feet...Water approaches River Road (Route 607) south of
Randolph.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
VAC083-060644-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T2024Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160206T0000Z.160206T0824Z.NO/
544 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 05PM Friday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river has crested and will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on Nov 11 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$063
WGUS81 KRNK 060532
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1232 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper
than you think.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes
ahps'.
The next scheduled statement will be issued by 8 am EST.
&&
VAC083-061332-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T2006Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160205T1800Z.160206T0806Z.NO/
1232 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* until this afternoon.
* at 12 AM EST Saturday the stage was 21.2 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage later this
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
RAB033
WGUS81 KRNK 061058
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
558 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016
...The Flood Warning is canceled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
Dan River At South Boston affecting Halifax County.
The Dan River is on its way back down. The river is receding and
no longer poses a flood threat.
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'.
This will be the last statement concerning flooding along
the the dan river.
&&
VAC083-061128-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T2006Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.160204T0412Z.160205T1800Z.160206T0921Z.NO/
558 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016
the Flood Warning is canceled for
the Dan River At South Boston.
* at 05AM Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
11The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 4:00 AM EST | Flash Flood Watch | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Carroll, Floyd, Franklin and 9 more | 11 hr |
| Feb 3, 8:51 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe | 6 hr |
| Feb 3, 9:51 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Patrick, City of Galax | 6 hr |
| Feb 3, 10:36 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Pulaski and 5 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 3, 10:45 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Patrick | 5 hr |
| Feb 3, 11:00 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 45 min |
| Feb 3, 11:32 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Patrick | 6 hr |
| Feb 3, 12:03 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 4 hr |
| Feb 3, 12:46 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Danville | 29 min |
| Feb 3, 1:15 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Halifax, City of Danville | 30 min |
| Feb 3, 1:44 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Halifax | 31 min |
| Feb 3, 2:34 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 4 days |
| Feb 3, 2:43 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax | 62 min |
| Feb 3, 4:22 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Montgomery, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 12 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.