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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Blacksburg, VA

April 24, 2017Halifax County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Apr 24, 2017, 1:02 AM EDT for Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Apr 24, 2017, 6:58 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 24, 2017, 1:02 AM EDT (05:02 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2017, 6:58 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 28, 2017, 9:28 AM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Halifax County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:04 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 Paces (PCEV2). The gauge peaked at 29.14 ft at Apr 26, 2017, 4:00 PM EDT.

actionminormoderate10203004/2404/2504/2604/2704/2804/29
Action stage
20 ft
Minor stage
22 ft
Moderate stage
29 ft
Major stage
35 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02075500, 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.

136 
WGUS41 KRNK 240502
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County

A deep upper low moving through the southeast U.S. will
continue to generate persistent moderate rainfall across the
region through Monday. Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches has already
fallen across this region over the past couple of days and
additional heavy rainfall is expected through Monday.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches will be possible
through Monday evening before the rainfall finally begins to
diminish. This will result in flooding along the Dan River and
some of its tributaries.

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.

&&

NCC033-VAC143-590-241702-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0006.170424T2138Z-170426T1900Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.170424T2138Z.170425T0600Z.170426T0700Z.NO/
102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River Near Danville
* from this afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 12 AM EDT Monday...the stage was 9.5 feet...and rising sharply.
* Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 19.2 feet by early afternoon Tuesday.The 
  river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9 
  feet on Oct 9 2016.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-241702-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0007.170425T0800Z-170427T1302Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.170425T0800Z.170426T0600Z.170427T0102Z.NO/
102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River at Paces.
* from late tonight until Thursday morning
* At 12 AM Monday the stage was 9.4 feet...and rising sharply.
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage this evening...then
  continue rising to around 23.5 feet Monday night before
  falling below flood stage late Tuesday.
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 
  feet on Dec 26 2015.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-241702-
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/SBNV2.1.ER.170425T0053Z.170426T1200Z.170427T1657Z.NO/
102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River at South Boston
* from this evening until late Thursday night.
* At 12 AM Monday the stage was 11.5 fee...and rising sharply.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage late this evening, then
  continue rising to just below 25.0 feet by Tuesday evening...
  remaining above flood stage into at least Wednesday.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 
  feet on Oct 10 2016.

&&

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

$$

RAB
18 follow-up statements
467 
WGUS81 KRNK 241502
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Mainly minor flooding is still forecast along the Dan River from
Danville to South Boston over the next few days. Rainfall across
the Dan basin ranged from 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts up
to 5 inches in the upper parts of the basin.

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.
&&

NCC033-VAC143-590-242302-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.170424T1558Z-170427T0842Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.170424T1558Z.170426T0000Z.170426T2042Z.NO/
1102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* from late this morning until late Wednesday night
* at 10AM Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and 
  continue to rise to near 20.2 feet by tomorrow evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.
* Flood history...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         

$$

VAC083-242302-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.170425T0000Z-170428T0122Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.170425T0000Z.170426T1200Z.170427T1322Z.NO/
1102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* from this evening until Thursday evening
* at 09AM Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 23.7 feet by Wednesday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by late Thursday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 
  feet on Dec 26 2015.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-242302-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.170424T1638Z-170428T1555Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.170424T1638Z.170427T0000Z.170428T0355Z.NO/
1102 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* from this afternoon until Friday morning
* at 10AM Monday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue 
  to rise to near 24.9 feet by Wednesday evening. The river will fall
  below flood stage by Thursday before midnight.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 
  feet on Oct 10 2016.

&&

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

$$

pc
459 
WGUS41 KRNK 241930
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
330 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

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

Flood forecasts for the Dan River from Danville downstream through
South Boston have been raised from the Minor into the Moderate 
category due to higher than predicted runoff.  The flood
crest at Danville will occur tomorrow morning and move downstream
to South Boston by Wednesday.

In addition, minor flooding is now expected to occur on the lower
Roanoke River as well.

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.

&&

VAC037-083-250730-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0012.170425T1917Z-170427T2100Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.170425T1917Z.170426T1200Z.170427T0900Z.NO/
330 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Roanoke River at Randolph
* from Tuesday afternoon until Thursday afternoon
* At 02PM Monday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 22.7 feet by Wednesday morning.The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...at 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County
  and Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-250730-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T0324Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1200Z.170426T1524Z.NO/
330 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017


* until Wednesday evening
* At 03PM Monday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 17.0 feet and Moderate Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to near 21.2 feet
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on Dec 25 2015.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-250730-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.170424T2258Z-170427T2215Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.170424T2258Z.170426T0600Z.170427T1015Z.NO/
330 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017


* until Thursday evening
* At 02PM Monday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 20.0 feet and Moderate Flood Stage is 24.O feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 24.8 feet by early Wednesday morning.The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...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                   

$$

VAC083-250730-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170428T1221Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.000000T0000Z.170428T0021Z.NR/
330 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017


* until Friday morning
* At 02PM Monday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet and Moderate Flood Stage is 25.O feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to near 25.7 feet
* Impact...at 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7 
  feet on Dec 27 2015.

&&

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

$$

pc
590 
WGUS41 KRNK 242329
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
729 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia and
North Carolina...

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

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

&&

NCC033-VAC143-590-251129-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T0324Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1200Z.170426T1524Z.NO/
729 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

* The Dan River at Danville.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At 7 PM EDT Monday...the stage was 20.4 feet and rising very slowly.
* Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 20.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring...Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to near 21.2 feet
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on Dec 25 2015.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-251128-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170427T2215Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T0600Z.170427T1015Z.NO/
729 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

* The Dan River at Paces.
* until Thursday evening.
* At 7 PM EDT Monday the stage was 20.0 feet...and rising.
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to near 24.8 feet by Wednesday
  morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...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                   

$$

VAC083-251128-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170428T1221Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.000000T0000Z.170428T0021Z.NR/
729 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

* The Dan River at South Boston.
* until Friday morning
* At 7 PM EDT Monday the stage was 21.7 feet...and rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. Moderate flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to near 25.7 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...at 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7 
  feet on Dec 27 2015.

&&

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

RAB
148 
WGUS81 KRNK 250227
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1027 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 


A slow moving area of low pressure aloft drifting through the 
southeast U.S. has brought several inches of rainfall to the area
during the past several days. Rainfall amounts during the past 
several days have averaged from 2 to 4 inches across this area.
This will continue to result in significant flooding along the
lower end of the Dan River basin.

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'.

&&

NCC033-VAC143-590-251026-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T1350Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1800Z.170427T0150Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Thursday morning. 
* at 10 PM EDT Monday the stage was 21.5 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 20.5 feet. Major
  flood stage is 25.5 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.3 feet by tomorrow early 
  afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Wednesday before 
  midnight.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on Dec 25 2015.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-251026-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T1405Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T1200Z.170428T0205Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday morning. 
* at 10 PM EDT Monday the stage was 20.8 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet. Moderate flood is 24.0 feet. Major 
  flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.9 feet by Wednesday 
  morning. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage late
  Thursday evening.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...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                   

$$

VAC083-251026-
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/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.000000T0000Z.170428T2015Z.NR/
1027 PM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 10 PM EDT Monday the stage was 22.4 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 25.0 feet. Major 
  flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 27.6 feet by early Wednesday
  afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* Impact...at 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7 
  feet on Dec 27 2015.

&&

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

RAB
150 
WGUS81 KRNK 250546
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
146 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Widespread rainfall of 2 to 6 inches has been common across the region
over the past few days as a result of a slow moving upper low drifting
through the southeast states.  As this upper low moves east and northeast
of the region Tuesday and Wednesday, rainfall will diminish and eventually
end. Additional rainfall amounts will mostly be less than one inch across
the area.  The excessive rainfall of the past few days has resulted in 
considerable runoff into area creeks, streams, and 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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

&&

NCC033-VAC143-590-251346-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T1350Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1800Z.170427T0150Z.NO/
146 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Thursday morning. 
* at 1 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.4 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 20.5 feet.
  Major flood stage is 25.5 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 25.3 feet by this afternoon,
  just below the major flood stage level.
  The river is expected to beginning falling below flood stage late Wednesday
  evening.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-251346-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T1405Z/
/PCEV2.2.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T1200Z.170428T0205Z.NO/
146 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday morning. 
* at 1 AM Tuesday the stage was 21.5 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 24.0 feet.
  Major flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.9 feet by Wednesday
  morning. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Thursday
  before midnight.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 27.0 
  feet on Nov 14 2009.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-251346-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170429T0815Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.000000T0000Z.170428T2015Z.NR/
146 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 1 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet, and rising.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 25.0 feet.
  Major flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 27.6 feet by early afternoon
  Wednesday. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* Impact...at 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 27.5 
  feet on Nov 14 2009.

&&

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

RAB
572 
WGUS41 KRNK 251403
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
1003 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

The forecast for the Dan River from Danville downstream through
Paces has been raised due to overnight rainfall and continued
higher than expected flows from upstream. The crest will occur
this evening and the forecast stage of 26.8 at Danville puts the 
river into the Major flood category which could have 
significant impacts. Major flood stage is also forecast
at Paces in Halifax County.

The last time Major flood stage occurred at the current river
gage at Danville was during Hurricane Fran in September 1996
when the flood of record was reached at 28.65 feet. However,
higher river flows have been recorded on least six occasions
in the past at the previous USGS river gage in Danville 
including floods in 1936, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1972 and 1987.

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.

&&

NCC033-VAC143-590-260203-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T2054Z/
/DVLV2.3.ER.170424T1508Z.170426T0000Z.170427T0854Z.NR/
1003 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

* until Thursday afternoon
* At 09AM Tuesday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. 
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to a crest near 26.8 feet by this
  evening.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.45 
  feet on January 1, 2007.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-260203-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T2226Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T1800Z.170428T1026Z.NO/
1003 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017


* until Friday evening
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to near 28.3 feet
* Impact...at 30.0 feet...Water begins to reach floor of Highway 658
  bridge.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 
  feet on Mar 22 2003.

&&

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

$$

pc
323 
WGUS81 KRNK 251758
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
158 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

The latest river flood forecast along the Dan River is just
slightly lower than this morning's forecast but still
calls for the river to crest just over Major flood stage
at both Danville and Paces. The flood crest timing remains
this evening into the early morning hours at Danville
and early afternoon tomorrow at Paces. South Boston
crest will be late tomorrow afternoon into evening.

The lower Roanoke River forecast is basically unchanged.
The river will come very close to Minor flood stage at the
Brookneal forecast point early tomorrow and moderate 
flooding still expected at Randolph later in the day.

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.

&&

VAC037-083-260158-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T0925Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1800Z.170427T2125Z.NO/
158 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until late Thursday night. 
* at 12PM Tuesday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.3 feet by tomorrow early 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on 
  left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 24.3 
  feet on Mar 17 2007.

&&

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

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-260158-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T1904Z/
/DVLV2.3.ER.170424T1508Z.170426T0000Z.170427T0704Z.NO/
158 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Thursday afternoon. 
* at 01PM Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 26.3 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.5 
  feet on Jan 1 2007.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-260158-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T1622Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T1800Z.170428T0422Z.NO/
158 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 12PM Tuesday the stage was 24.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 28.0 feet by tomorrow early 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...at 30.0 feet...Water begins to reach floor of Highway 658
  bridge.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 27.0 
  feet on Nov 14 2009.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-260158-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170429T0553Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0000Z.170428T1753Z.NO/
158 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 01PM Tuesday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 27.5 feet by tomorrow 
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Friday early 
  afternoon.
* Impact...at 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 27.5 
  feet on Nov 14 2009.

&&

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

$$

pc
988 
WGUS41 KRNK 260147
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
947 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

Moderate Severity for the following river in North Carolina
and Virginia...
  Dan River at Danville affecting Caswell...Pittsylvania...
    and the City of Danville
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County

Major Severity for the following river in Virginia...
  Dan River at Paces affecting Halifax County
 
Significant flooding continues along the Dan River from Danville
downstream to South Boston and beyond as a result of excessive
rainfall of 3-6 inches that fell across much of the river basin
during the past several days. Moderate to major flooding will
continue through Thursday in many of these areas.

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.

&&

NCC033-VAC143-590-261347-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T1209Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1946Z.170427T0009Z.NO/
947 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

* until Thursday morning
* At 9 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet...and falling slowly.
* Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 20.5.
  Major flood stage is 25.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring. Moderate flooding is forecast to
  continue until at least mid-afternoon Wednesday. However, the river
  has crested and is now falling.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-261347-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T1225Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T1200Z.170428T0025Z.NO/
947 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

* until Friday morning
* At 9 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 27.2 feet...and rising.
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 24.0 feet.
  Major flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring. Major flooding is forecast to
  continue through late Wednesday. 
* The river will continue rising to near 28.6 feet around 8 AM
  Wednesday morning...then begin to fall.
* Impact...at 30.0 feet...Water begins to reach floor of Highway 658
  bridge.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-261347-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170428T1753Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.170424T1616Z.170426T1800Z.170428T0553Z.NO/
947 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017

* until Friday afternoon
* At 9 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 27.4 feet...and rising.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. Modate flood stage is 25.0 feet.
  Major flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring. Moderate flooding is forecast to
  continue.through Thursday.
* The river will continue rising to near 28.3 feet by midday Wednesday.
* Impact...at 29.0 feet...A number of businesses in the Riverdale 
  area are affected.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 27.5 
  feet on Nov 14 2009.

&&

LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
                                      
$$
062 
WGUS81 KRNK 261416
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1016 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 


The Dan river at Danville has crested and continues to fall. The Dan
at Paces and South Boston, as well as the Roanoke at Randolph are near
crest now and will begin a slow fall 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 by 9PM this evening.

&&

VAC037-083-262216-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T1200Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1345Z.170428T0000Z.NO/
1016 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday morning. 
* at 09AM Wednesday the stage was 24.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will begin falling this afternoon and will go below flood
  stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on 
  left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-262216-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170427T1800Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1946Z.170427T0600Z.NO/
1016 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Thursday afternoon. 
* at 09AM Wednesday the stage was 24.6 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall and go below flood stage after 
  midnight tomorrow.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 
  feet on Nov 13 2009.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-262216-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T1527Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T1345Z.170428T0327Z.NO/
1016 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday morning. 
* at 09AM Wednesday the stage was 29.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will begin falling this afternoon and will go below flood
  stage by late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...at 30.0 feet...Water begins to reach floor of Highway 658
  bridge.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-262216-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170429T0619Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0000Z.170428T1819Z.NO/
1016 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 09AM Wednesday the stage was 29.1 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will remain near crest of 29.4 feet through this evening... 
  then begin falling to below flood stage by early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...at 29.5 feet...Route 501 begins to flood and number of 
  businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.

&&

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

$$
770 
WGUS81 KRNK 262114
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
514 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
  Roanoke River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties
  
The Dan River has crested and is falling at Danville, and has crested
at Paces. At South Boston the river is slowly rising and should crest
this evening near 30 feet.

The Roanoke River at Randolph has crested and will begin falling 
this evening.


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 midnight
tonight.

&&

VAC037-083-270514-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T1200Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T0000Z.NO/
514 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday morning. 
* at 04PM Wednesday the stage was 24.0 feet and cresting.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday 
  evening.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on 
  left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-270514-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170428T0305Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1946Z.170427T1505Z.NO/
514 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Thursday evening. 
* at 04PM Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late
  Thursday morning.
* Flood history...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         

$$

VAC083-270514-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170429T0304Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T1504Z.NO/
514 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday evening. 
* at 04PM Wednesday the stage was 29.1 feet and cresting.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late Friday
  morning.
* Impact...at 30.0 feet...Water begins to reach floor of Highway 658
  bridge.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-270514-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170429T1718Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0000Z.170429T0518Z.NO/
514 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Saturday afternoon. 
* at 04PM Wednesday the stage was 29.8 feet and rising slowly.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 30.0 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 29.5 feet...Route 501 begins to flood and number of 
  businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.

&&

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

$$
328 
WGUS81 KRNK 262131
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
531 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

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

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 


 The Dan River has crested and is falling at Danville, and has crested
at Paces. At South Boston the river is slowly rising and should crest
after midnight tonight.

The Roanoke River at Randolph has crested and will begin falling 
this evening.

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 midnight tonight.

&&

VAC037-083-270531-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T1200Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T0000Z.NO/
531 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday morning. 
* at 04PM Wednesday the stage was 24.0 feet and cresting.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on 
  left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-270531-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170428T0305Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1946Z.170427T1505Z.NO/
531 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until Thursday evening. 
* at 05PM Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet and falling.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  late morning.
* Flood history...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         

$$

VAC083-270531-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170429T0304Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T1504Z.NO/
531 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday evening. 
* at 04PM Wednesday the stage was 29.1 feet and cresting.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late Friday
  morning.
* Impact...at 30.0 feet...Water begins to reach floor of Highway 658
  bridge.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-270531-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170429T1800Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0600Z.170429T0600Z.NO/
531 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Saturday afternoon. 
* at 05PM Wednesday the stage was 30.0 feet and slowly rising.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 30.1 feet by after midnight 
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...at 29.5 feet...Route 501 begins to flood and number of 
  businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.

&&

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

$$
723 
WGUS81 KRNK 270218
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1018 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 


Major flooding continues along the Dan River from Paces downstream to
South Boston, with moderate flooding at Danville. The Dan River is falling
at Danville and Paces, but is still slowly rising at South Boston.

Meanwhile, minor flooding is occurring along the Roanoke River at Randolph.
The river is falling though.

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 600 AM.

&&

VAC037-083-271018-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T1708Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T0508Z.NO/
1018 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 09PM Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on 
  left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-271018-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170428T0618Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1946Z.170427T1818Z.NO/
1018 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until late Thursday night. 
* at 09PM Wednesday the stage was 22.7 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early
  Thursday afternoon.
* Flood history...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         

$$

VAC083-271018-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170429T0442Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T1642Z.NO/
1018 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 09PM Wednesday the stage was 28.9 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early
  Friday afternoon.
* Impact...at 30.0 feet...Water begins to reach the bottom of the
  bridge deck of Highway 658.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-271018-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170430T0234Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0600Z.170429T1434Z.NO/
1018 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Saturday evening. 
* at 09PM Wednesday the stage was 30.1 feet and slowly rising.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 30.2 feet shortly after midnight 
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...at 29.5 feet...Route 501 begins to flood and number of 
  businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.

&&

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

$$
614 
WGUS81 KRNK 270853
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
453 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...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 at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

The Dan River at Danville has fallen below Minor flood stage and 
thus the warning is cancelled for that portion of the river. Further
downstream along the river through Halifax County to South Boston, 
major flooding continues but stages are finally falling at Paces 
and the river is very near crest at South Boston. A more noticeable
drop in river levels should become evident through the later morning.

The lower Roanoke is also past crest and falling and will continue
this trend throughout the day.

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 late this morning.

&&

VAC037-083-271653-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T1708Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T0508Z.NO/
453 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 03AM Thursday the stage was 23.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after 
  midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on 
  left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

NCC033-VAC143-590-270923-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170428T0618Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.170424T1508Z.170425T1946Z.170427T0747Z.NO/
453 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dan River Near Danville.
* until late tonight. 
* at 04AM Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Flood history...The river crested at 25.3 feet yesterday afternoon
  which was the highest since January 1, 2007 at this location.
.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-271652-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170429T0442Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T1642Z.NO/
453 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 03AM Thursday the stage was 28.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  early afternoon.
* Impact...at 29.0 feet...Route 658 is closed near the Dan River.
* Flood history...The river crested at 29.14 feet yesterday afternoon 
  which was the highest stage at the Paces gage since the 31.43 feet
  during Hurricane Fran in 1996.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-271652-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170430T0234Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0430Z.170429T1434Z.NO/
453 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Saturday evening. 
* at 04AM Thursday the stage was 30.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall slowly at first this morning and then more 
  rapidly, finally going below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 29.5 feet...Route 501 begins to flood and number of 
  businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.
* Flood history...The river appears to have crested at 30.25 feet early this morning. 
  This was the 9th highest flood on record at South Boston and the highest since 
  March 23, 2003 when the river hit 30.34 feet. 

&&

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

$$

pc
124 
WGUS81 KRNK 271448
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1048 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

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


The Dan River through Halifax County to South Boston is falling. The river
will fall below major flood stage at Paces early this afternoon with South
Boston going below major flood this evening. The river will then begin
falling more rapidly 

The lower Roanoke is also past crest and falling and will be below flood
stage at Randolph early 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'.

 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued by 7PM.

&&

VAC037-083-272248-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T1800Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T0600Z.NO/
1048 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 09AM Thursday the stage was 22.7 feet.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage after 
  midnight.
* Impact...at 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County
  and Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on May 7 2016.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-272248-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T1818Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T0618Z.NO/
1048 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 09AM Thursday the stage was 27.4 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall and go below flood stage after 
  midnight.
* Impact...at 29.0 feet...Water reaches the underside of the Route 
  658 bridge over the Dan River.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 27.0 
  feet on Nov 14 2009.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-272248-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170429T0815Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0430Z.170428T2015Z.NO/
1048 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 10AM Thursday the stage was 29.9 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...at 29.5 feet...Route 501 begins to flood and number of 
  businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.

&&

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

$$
185 
WGUS81 KRNK 272221
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
621 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

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

All rivers are falling but remain at major flood along
the Dan River at South Boston, moderate flood at Paces
on the Dan River, and minor flood at Randolph along
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.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.

 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued by midnight tonight.

&&

VAC037-083-280621-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T1800Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T0600Z.NO/
621 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 05PM Thursday the stage was 21.9 feet and falling.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage around
  midnight tonight
* Impact...at 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County
  and Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 
  feet on Jan 24 2017.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-280620-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T1818Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T0618Z.NO/
621 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 05PM Thursday the stage was 25.0 feet and falling

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early
  Friday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...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                   

$$

VAC083-280620-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170429T0815Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0430Z.170428T2015Z.NO/
621 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 05PM Thursday the stage was 29.3 feet and falling

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Friday
  evening.
* Impact...at 29.5 feet...Route 501 begins to flood and number of 
  businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.

&&

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

$$
604 
WGUS81 KRNK 280326
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1126 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

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


Moderate flooding is occurring along the Dan River at South Boston,
with minor flooding at Paces, as well as minor flooding at Randolph 
along the Roanoke River. River levels will continue to fall overnight.
 
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 7 am Friday.

&&

VAC037-083-281126-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T2024Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T0824Z.NO/
1126 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 10PM Thursday the stage was 21.5 feet and falling.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...at 22.0 feet...River Road (Route 607) in Charlotte County
  and Black Walnut Road in Halifax County are closed by flooding.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 
  feet on Jan 24 2017.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-281126-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T2003Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T0803Z.NO/
1126 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Friday afternoon. 
* at 10PM Thursday the stage was 23.8 feet and falling.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 
  feet on Dec 26 2015.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-281126-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170430T0351Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0430Z.170429T1551Z.NO/
1126 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Saturday evening. 
* at 10PM Thursday the stage was 28.5 feet and falling.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 29.0 feet...A number of businesses in the Riverdale 
  area are affected.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 27.5 
  feet on Nov 14 2009.

&&

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

$$
770 
WGUS81 KRNK 281159
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
759 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 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 Paces affecting Halifax County 

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


 ...Water runoff from early week rainfall continues across portions of 
 the Dan and Roanoke River Basins. Each site has crested and continues
 to fall drastically, with little to no additional rainfall expected over 
 the next 24 hours. The last remaining forecast point along the Roanoke 
 River basin at Randolph has dropped below flood stage, allowing for a proper 
 cancellation of the warning. The same is expected along the Dan River basin
 at Paces and South Boston over the next 24 hours or so. 

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 noon on Friday.

&&

VAC037-083-281229-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170428T2024Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.170425T1230Z.170426T1845Z.170428T1015Z.NO/
759 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Roanoke River at Randolph.
* until this afternoon. 
* at 06AM Friday the stage was 21.0 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 21.4 
  feet on Jan 24 2017.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-281959-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T2330Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T1130Z.NO/
759 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until this evening. 
* at 06AM Friday the stage was 23.8 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this 
  morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin 
  to flood.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 
  feet on Dec 26 2015.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-281959-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170430T0351Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0430Z.170429T1551Z.NO/
759 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Saturday evening. 
* at 07AM Friday the stage was 26.7 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by  
  late morning Saturday.
* Impact...at 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7 
  feet on Dec 27 2015.

&&

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

$$
344 
WGUS81 KRNK 281328
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
928 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017

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


 Water levels continue to fall on the Dan river. The gage at Paces
 has become stuck but the river appears to be below flood stage with
 no significant flooding occurring. The river at South Boston is expected
 to go below flood stage by early Saturday evening.

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 4PM today.

&&

VAC083-281358-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170428T2330Z/
/PCEV2.3.ER.170424T2241Z.170426T2000Z.170428T0728Z.NO/
928 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until this evening. 
* at 08AM Friday the stage was estimated at 17.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

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

$$

VAC083-282128-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170430T0936Z/
/SBNV2.3.ER.170424T1616Z.170427T0430Z.170429T2136Z.NO/
928 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Saturday night. 
* at 09AM Friday the stage was 26.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...at 27.0 feet...Water approaches route 501.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7 
  feet on Dec 27 2015.

&&

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

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 23, 9:57 PM EDT, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 23, 9:57 PM EDT, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
957 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Expect wet weather at least through Monday night, with surface low
in the Tennessee Valley slowly moving eastwards to the South
Carolina coast by Tuesday morning, while upper low slowly traverse
the same general area.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 950 PM EDT Sunday...

Forecast update will reflect the addition of Rockbridge and
Ahmerst County, VA to the Flood Watch. Latest qpf guidance from
WPC offers a solutions of around two inches of rain falling
within an area of increasing upslope flow, especially late
tonight into early Monday.

Have attempted to depict a small decrease in the coverage of the
precipitation for a few hours after midnight tonight, before
increasing again close to 300 AM or 400 AM. Total rainfall
amounts now may be close to four inches along the crest of the
Blue Ridge south of Roanoke, VA, and eastward into the Piedmont
of North Carolina and neighboring parts of Southside Virginia.

Have adjusted hourly temperatures and dew points based upon the
latest observations and expected trends into the early morning
hours.

As of 635 PM EDT Sunday...

The forecast update for early this evening will reflect mainly
one notable change. A gap of a few hours in the widespread
rainfall, to more of a scattered coverage, is expected across
the southeast portion of the area. This gap will translate
northward from near the NC/SC border before additional
precipitation fills the gap back in later in the evening. Have
also made minor adjustments to the hourly temperatures based
upon the latest observations and expected trends through the
evening. Some rain-cooled areas across the Mountain Empire
region of southwest Virginia are already cooler than the
overnight forecast low. Have adjusted the forecast low
accordingly.

As of 327 PM EDT Sunday...

Flood Watch continues for most of the region through Monday evening.

Positively titled upper level trough will deepen as it pivots to the
southeast with a closed mid level low eventually traveling across
the Southeast States. This pivoting will result in increasing
difluent mid and upper level flow and associated divergence to the
northeast of the low. A dual upper level jet structure may enhance
upper level divergence over western North Carolina this evening into
Monday morning.

Rain, heavy at times will spread northeast across the region this
evening into tonight and continue into Monday. Moderate to heavy
rain is expected in the flood watch area, with 1.5 to 3 inches
likely through Monday night. Locally higher amounts likely near the
Blue Ridge, south of Roanoke.

Initially the northern edge of the rain shield is sharp and utilized
the 16z HRRR which captured the rain placement on the WSR-88d the
best, then used a blend of GFS and NAM. The Day 1 excessive rainfall
outlook placed an moderate risk across southwest portions of
forecast area. This is supported by the better lift, jet
dynamics, upper difluence and terrain enhancement. Models are
hinting at higher qpf to our south across North Carolina and
South Carolina. This may be suggesting potential for elevated
convection to our south. Not expecting any thunderstorms or
deeper convection for our area with wedge in place, and this
should keep hourly rainfall rates limited. However, long
duration rains will create a flood threat especially for
creeks/streams and rivers. The flash flood threat will be
isolated but cannot rule out some pockets across the southern
Blue Ridge this evening into tonight. In contrast, for late
tonight, there is some potential for dry slot to work toward the
Mountain Empire before the easterly fetch off the Atlantic
pulls rain back to the west Monday. Complex forecast tonight,
but models agree in general weather of cloudy and rain. Low
temperatures tonight will range from around 40 degrees in the
mountains to near 50 degrees in the Piedmont.

Increased pops on Monday in the west as vertically stacked cyclone
slowly pinwheel southeast. Timing looked a tad slower on the
movement. Good moisture transport continues Monday with PWAT
around 1.25" along/east of the Blue Ridge and into the Piedmont.
Stable thermodynamic profiles owing to residual wedge should
hinder any thunderstorms. Northeast to north winds especially in
the east will increase in speeds Monday afternoon into Monday
night. This is a result of the strengthening pressure gradient
between high pressure over the Northeast and low center over the
Carolinas. Played high temperatures a little cooler with rich
cloud cover and rain with readings from the mid 40s in the
mountains to the mid 50-s in the Piedmont.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 320 PM EDT Sunday...

Wedge is gone on Monday night as surface and low level winds respond
to approaching low. Bufkit guidance showed easterly flow and a
saturated sounding 6 to 9 thousand feet deep. This strong upslope
and Atlantic inflow will prolong widespread moderate to locally
heavy rain. Axis of 850MB jet crosses northern North Carolina and
southern Virginia Monday night and will be pointing toward Maryland
and northern Virginia on Tuesday morning.

Little variation in GFS/NAM forecast track and timing of surface and
upper low. Upper low moves off the southeast coast Monday night then
tracks northeast, very close to the coast, passing over the Outer
Banks on Tuesday night. On Wednesday the 500 mb low is far
enough away from Virginia that moisture wrapping around the west
side of the system will be retreating from the Virginia, West
Virginia and North Carolina. Will be slowing down the clearing
on Tuesday. Similar to current forecast will have a low
probability of showers in the Virginia piedmont on Tuesday
night and a dry forecast for Wednesday. Stayed on the cooler
side of guidance for maximum temperatures on Tuesday since more
cloud cover is expected.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 300 PM EDT Sunday...

500MB heights rise Thursday and Friday over the southeast United
States but with an overall deepening upper trough over the central
United States. A deep closed low develops over the Rockies by
the end of the week which will keep much of the east downstream
in broad southwest flow.

At the surface a low pressure system tracks into the Great Lakes.
The front with this system stalls in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys
on Thursday and Friday. 850MB temperatures increase to as high
as +18 on the ECMWF on Friday over southern Virginia and
northern North Carolina. Will have Saturday and Sunday with
continued above normal temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 725 PM EDT Sunday...

Only the area generally along and north of a KLWB-KLYH line
remains VFR this evening. The remainder of the area is
experiencing IFR/MVFR ceilings with some pockets of LIFR.
Visibilities have been variable between VFR and MVFR.

Through the overnight hours, light to moderate rain will be
across the region along with primarily LIFR/IFR ceilings and
VFR/MVFR visibilities thanks to the rain and light fog.

Little change in prevailing conditions is expected through the
day on Monday.

Winds will generally be from the northeast across the central
and eastern sections of the region at 5 to 10 kts, with western
sections having more of an easterly wind and similar speeds.
Higher elevations will have slightly higher prevailing winds
with some gusts in the 20 to 25 kt range.

Extended Aviation Discussion...

Poor aviation conditions expected to continue through Monday
night, and at times into Tuesday, thanks to the slow moving
upper low and attendant sfc system. Look for gradual improvement
sometime Tuesday from west to east with better flying wx for by
midweek, though another front may bring scattered
MVFR showers/storms toward late Thursday in the mountains. Drier
weather will return for Friday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 300 PM EDT Sunday...

No changes to the flood watch, with still some model differences
in placement of highest rainfall threat. High-res models and
analogs along with pattern recognition favor the southern Blue
Ridge from Roanoke to Boone, east to the piedmont of VA/NC as
those areas which appear to be in line to receive 2-3" through
early Tuesday. This amount of rain combined with the 1 to 2+
inches that has already fallen since Friday should lead to hydro
issues on rivers, as well as smaller creeks and streams.

Looking at the analogs this pattern favors April 5th, 1993, and
March 27th, 1993 which produced some minor to moderate flooding
along portions of the Dan and Roanoke River mainly downstream of
Danville and Altavista. Still will have to see how this sets up
as we had been dry prior to this event.

WPC has kept the moderate risk of FFG exceeded over the
southern Blue Ridge. As mentioned in the near term, deep
convection seems limited, thereby will have to rely on upslope
component to enhance rainfall rates, so isolate flash flooding
is possible, but more longer term >6hr flooding is more likely.

Saturated ground may also result in downed trees and rock or
mud slides.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flood Watch through Monday evening for VAZ007-009>018-022>024-
     032>035-043>046-058-059.
NC...Flood Watch through Monday evening for NCZ001>006-018>020.
WV...Flood Watch through Monday evening for WVZ042.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KK/WP
NEAR TERM...DS/KK
SHORT TERM...AMS
LONG TERM...AMS
AVIATION...DS/KK/WP
HYDROLOGY...KK/MBS/WP
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 23, 10:05 PM EDT, 2 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1005 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>018-022>024-032>035-043>046-058-059-
WVZ042-250215-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Halifax-
Charlotte-Mercer-
1005 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ019-020-047-WVZ043-044-507-508-250215-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Buckingham-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
1005 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Rainfall may become heavy at times tonight, which could cause
localized flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Rain will persist into early Tuesday. The rainfall from the past
couple of days through Tuesday could lead to rises on creeks,
streams and rivers, with localized minor flooding possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 23, 10:28 PM EDT, 2 hours 34 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1028 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1026 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 WSW LYNCHBURG         37.41N  79.17W
04/23/2017  M1.53 INCH       CITY OF LYNCHBURG  VA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            MEASUREMENT STARTED ON FRIDAY.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RNK1700584

LOCONTO
Local storm report, Apr 23, 11:00 PM EDT, 2 hours 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1100 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0953 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 E RICHLANDS           37.09N 81.76W
04/23/2017                   TAZEWELL           VA   911 CALL CENTER

            DEPUTY REPORTS THAT WATER IS COMPLETELY COVERING OLD
            KENTUCKY TURNPIKE IN CEDAR BLUFF.

&&

RBEASLEY
Local storm report, Apr 23, 11:54 PM EDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1154 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0840 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 SW MARION             36.80N 81.54W
04/23/2017                   SMYTH              VA   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            SCRATCH GRAVEL ROAD FLOODED.

0840 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 NW MARION             36.86N 81.53W
04/23/2017                   SMYTH              VA   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            SMYTH COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT OLD LAKE ROAD IN MARION IS
            CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.

&&

LOCONTO
Local storm report, Apr 23, 11:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1157 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0840 PM     FLASH FLOOD      4 N CHILHOWIE           36.86N 81.68W
04/23/2017                   SMYTH              VA   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            CARLOCK ROAD IN CHILHOWIE IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.

&&

LOCONTO
Local storm report, Apr 24, 12:00 AM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1200 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0840 PM     FLASH FLOOD      4 ENE CHILHOWIE         36.83N 81.62W
04/23/2017                   SMYTH              VA   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            PORTER VALLEY ROAD FLOODED AND CLOSED.

&&

LOCONTO
Local storm report, Apr 24, 12:02 AM EDT, 1 hour before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1202 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0840 PM     FLASH FLOOD      4 ENE CHILHOWIE         36.82N 81.61W
04/23/2017                   SMYTH              VA   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            FOX VALLEY ROAD FLOODED AND CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER,
            RELAYED BY SMYTH COUNTY OFFICIALS.

&&

LOCONTO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 8:25 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKBland, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe10 hr
Apr 23, 11:25 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCarroll, Grayson, Wythe12 hr
Apr 24, 1:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville3 days
Apr 24, 1:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax5 days
Apr 24, 6:18 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKBland, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe6 hr
Apr 24, 6:31 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKFloyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford12 hr
Apr 24, 6:42 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKPatrick6 hr
Apr 24, 9:40 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKRoanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem12 hr
Apr 24, 10:37 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKMontgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford30 hr
Apr 24, 12:57 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKWythe6 hr
Apr 24, 2:53 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKGiles34 hr
Apr 24, 3:30 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax4 days
Apr 24, 6:25 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKGiles, Pulaski6 hr
Apr 24, 6:53 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKWythe6 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Virginia, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017

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.