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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA

January 23, 2017Halifax County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Jan 23, 2017, 2:29 PM EST for Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Jan 23, 2017, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 23, 2017, 2:29 PM EST (19:29 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 23, 2017, 9:00 PM EST
Expired: Jan 25, 2017, 1:34 PM EST
In force: 41 hr
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 19:30 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 22.00 ft at Jan 25, 2017, 1:00 AM 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.

544 
WGUS41 KRNK 231929
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
229 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

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

  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax COUNTY


 ...The Runoff of heavy rains from Sunday night into Monday 
     morning will result in minor flooding...

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.

&&

VAC083-240729-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0002.170124T0200Z-170125T1710Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0200Z.170124T1800Z.170125T0510Z.NO/
229 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River at South Boston
* from this evening until Wednesday afternoon
* At 02PM Monday the stage was 15.1 feet and rising.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 22.4 feet by Tuesday early afternoon.The river will fall 
  below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 
  feet on May 4 2016.

&&

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

$$

9 follow-up statements

669 
WGUS81 KRNK 240058
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
758 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...
 
  Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting Roanoke...City of Roanoke AND 
  City of Salem  
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax COUNTY 


 ...due to runoff and upstream water from small creeks...

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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued will be issued as flood category
changes.

&&

VAC161-770-775-240858-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T1448Z/
/RONV2.1.ER.170123T1704Z.170123T1815Z.170124T0248Z.NO/
758 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* until Tuesday morning. 
* at 07PM Monday the stage was 10.2 feet and falling.

* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...Roanoke River Greenway path begins to 
  flood along right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 
  feet on Nov 12 2009.

&&

LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
          3722 7988                   

$$

VAC083-240858-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.170124T0332Z-170126T0009Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0332Z.170125T0000Z.170125T1209Z.NO/
758 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* from tonight until Wednesday evening
* at 07PM Monday the stage was 17.9 feet and rising.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 22.8 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 
  feet on Feb 26 2016.

&&

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

$$

865 
WGUS81 KRNK 240244
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
944 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
 
  Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting Roanoke...City of Roanoke 
  
 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...
 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax COUNTY 


 ...due to runoff and upstream water from small creeks...

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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued as flood category
changes.

&&

VAC161-770-775-240314-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T1448Z/
/RONV2.1.ER.170123T1704Z.170123T1815Z.170124T0100Z.NO/
944 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* at 09PM Monday the stage was 9.6 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...Roanoke River Greenway path begins to 
  flood along right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 
  feet on Nov 12 2009.

&&

LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
          3722 7988                   

$$

VAC083-241044-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.170124T0337Z-170126T0009Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0337Z.170125T0000Z.170125T1209Z.NO/
944 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* from tonight until Wednesday evening
* at 09PM Monday the stage was 18.5 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 22.8 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 
  feet on Feb 26 2016.

&&

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

$$

988 
WGUS81 KRNK 241010
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
510 AM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

...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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

The next scheduled statement will be issued will be issued as flood category
changes.

&&

VAC083-241810-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170126T0009Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0659Z.170125T0000Z.170125T1209Z.NO/
510 AM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Wednesday evening. 
* at 04AM Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 22.8 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 
  feet on Feb 26 2016.

&&

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

$$
RCS

704 
WGUS81 KRNK 241438
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
938 AM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...
 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Stages continue to rise slowly along the lower Dan River in response to
runoff from the recent rains. Flooding will remain in the minor
category with flooded fields the primary impact.

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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

The next scheduled statement will be issued by this evening.

&&

VAC083-242238-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170126T0740Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0659Z.170125T0600Z.170125T1940Z.NO/
938 AM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Wednesday night. 
* at 09AM Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will crest near 23.2 feet after midnight 
  tonight and fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 
  feet on Feb 26 2016.

&&

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

$$

pc

834 
WGUS81 KRNK 242056
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
356 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...
 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax COUNTY 

Stages continue to rise slowly along the lower Dan River in response 
to runoff from the recent rains. Flooding will remain in the minor
category with flooded fields the primary impact.

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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

The next scheduled statement will be issued this evening.

&&

VAC083-250456-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170126T0412Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0659Z.170125T0600Z.170125T1612Z.NO/
356 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Wednesday evening. 
* at 3 PM Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 22.4 feet after midnight 
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow late 
  morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 
  feet on Feb 26 2016.

&&

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

16

719 
WGUS81 KRNK 250318
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1018 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

...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 Roanoke River at Randolph is in minor flood, but falling and should
be below flood stage late tonight. The Dan River at South Boston is 
in minor flood, but cresting, and will start falling overnight,  
dropping below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.

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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued when the Roanoke River
at Randolph falls below flood stage.

&&

VAC037-083-251118-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170125T2100Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.170124T1530Z.170124T2215Z.170125T0900Z.NO/
1018 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* at 09PM Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will fall below flood early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...at 21.0 feet...Water approaches River Road (Route 607) 
  south of Randolph.
* Flood history...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        

$$

VAC083-251118-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170126T0648Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0659Z.170125T1200Z.170125T1848Z.NO/
1018 PM EST TUE JAN 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* at 09PM Tuesday the stage was 21.8 feet nearing crest.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will crest near 22.0 feet early Wednesday
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

322 
WGUS81 KRNK 250715
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
215 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
 
  Roanoke River at Randolph affecting Charlotte AND Halifax COUNTIES
 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax COUNTY 


River levels along the lower Roanoke River at Randolph have fallen
below flood state tonight. The Dan River at South Boston is currently
cresting around 22.0 feet and should begin to fall this morning.

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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

 
The next scheduled statement will be issued before noon 
today.

&&

VAC037-083-250745-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170125T2100Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.170124T1530Z.170124T2215Z.170125T0537Z.NO/
215 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until this afternoon. 
* at 01AM Wednesday the stage was 20.9 feet.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Impact...at 21.0 feet...Water approaches River Road (Route 607) 
  south of Randolph.
* Flood history...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        

$$

VAC083-251515-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170126T0648Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0659Z.170125T1200Z.170125T1848Z.NO/
215 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late tonight. 
* at 01AM Wednesday the stage was 22.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will remain around 22.0 feet overnight before falling 
  this morning. 
  The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

423 
WGUS81 KRNK 251135
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
635 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax COUNTY 


The Dan River at South Boston has crested and is falling. The water
level should continue to drop with the river going below flood stage 
this afternoon. 

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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

  
The next scheduled statement will be issued when the river level
at South Boston falls below flood stage this afternoon.

&&

VAC083-251935-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170126T0648Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0659Z.170125T1200Z.170125T1848Z.NO/
635 AM EST WED JAN 25 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until this afternoon. 
* at 06AM Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall this morning before dropping 
  below flood stage this afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

604 
WGUS81 KRNK 251834
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
134 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax COUNTY
 
The Dan River has fallen below flood stage...and is expected 
to continue to recede through 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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

This is the final statement for this flooding event.

&&

VAC083-251904-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170126T0648Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170124T0659Z.170125T0630Z.170125T1721Z.NO/
134 PM EST WED JAN 25 2017

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* at 1 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

&&

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

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 23, 4:39 AM EST	Wind Advisory	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, City of Galax	31 hr
Jan 23, 6:17 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Bland, Tazewell, Wythe	6 hr
Jan 23, 7:32 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski and 4 more	6 hr
Jan 23, 11:00 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RNK	Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem	12 hr
Jan 23, 12:38 PM EST	River Flood Warning	RNK	Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem	18 hr

Nearby

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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.