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River Flood Warning 17, NWS Blacksburg, VA

August 2, 2018Halifax County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Aug 2, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT for Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Aug 2, 2018, 5:41 PM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 2, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT (13:00 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 2, 2018, 5:41 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 5, 2018, 5:40 AM EDT
In force
60 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 13:04 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 South Boston (SBNV2).

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.

873 
WGUS41 KRNK 021300
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
900 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

...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...Rockingham...City of 
  Danville and Pittsylvania Counties
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County


 Very heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches over the past couple
 of days combined with expected additional rainfall of 
 another 2 inches will result in minor flooding along
 the Dan River into this weekend.
 

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.

&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-030059-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0016.180803T0000Z-180804T0036Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180803T0000Z.180803T0600Z.180803T1236Z.NO/
900 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River near Danville
* from this evening until Friday evening
* At 07AM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue 
  to rise to near 17.8 feet after midnight. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 18.4 
  feet on Jun 18 2017.

&&

LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-030059-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0017.180802T2141Z-180805T2000Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2141Z.180804T0600Z.180805T0800Z.NO/
900 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Dan River at South Boston
* from this afternoon until Sunday afternoon
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 22.7 feet by Saturday morning.The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0 
  feet on Jan 25 2017.

&&

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

$$
12 follow-up statements
313 
WGUS81 KRNK 021625
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1225 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

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

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


Very heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches the past couple of days combined
with an additional couple of inches for parts of the area so far today,
will result in minor flooding along the Dan River into this weekend.
There have been rapid rises at Danville thanks to today's rain, and
these will continue 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 early this evening.

&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-030025-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0016.180802T1713Z-180804T0056Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180802T1713Z.180803T0000Z.180803T1256Z.NO/
1225 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River near Danville.
* from this afternoon until Friday evening
* at 12PM Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue 
  to rise to near 19.1 feet by this evening. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 
  feet on May 19 2018.

&&

LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-030025-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0017.180802T2141Z-180805T2000Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2141Z.180804T0600Z.180805T0800Z.NO/
1225 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* from late this afternoon until Sunday afternoon
* at 12PM Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 22.7 feet by early Saturday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 
  feet on May 7 2017.

&&

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

$$
441 
WGUS81 KRNK 022056
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
456 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...Virginia...
 
  Dan River near Danville affecting Caswell...Rockingham...City of 
  Danville and Pittsylvania Counties 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

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


 Summary of river flood warnings along the Dan River. Combination of 
 additional thunderstorms and runoff from earlier heavy rains in the
 headwaters will result in an increasing trend on the Dan through tonight
 and into Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

 
 
The next scheduled statement will be issued this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant a flood category change.

&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-030456-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180804T0400Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180802T1633Z.180803T0000Z.180803T1600Z.NO/
456 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River near Danville.
* until late Friday night. 
* at 04PM Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 20.2 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 
  feet on May 19 2018.

&&

LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-030456-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0018.180803T0549Z-180805T0457Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T0549Z.180804T0000Z.180804T1657Z.NO/
456 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* from after midnight tomorrow until late Saturday night
* at 03PM Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 23.5 feet by tomorrow evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Saturday early afternoon.
* 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                   

$$

VAC083-030456-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.180803T0313Z-180805T2143Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180803T0313Z.180804T1200Z.180805T0943Z.NO/
456 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* from tonight until Sunday afternoon
* at 04PM Thursday the stage was 18.3 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 23.9 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Sunday morning.
* 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
                                      

$$
219 
WGUS41 KRNK 030132
FLWRNK
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA  
932 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

...Observed Flooding Changed from Minor to
Minor Severity for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Virginia...
...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to
Moderate Severity for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Virginia...
  Dan River near Danville affecting Caswell...Rockingham...City of 
  Danville and Pittsylvania Counties
...Observed Flooding Changed from Minor to
Nonflood Severity for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Virginia...
Minor Severity for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Virginia...
  Dan River at Paces affecting Halifax County
...Observed Flooding Changed from Minor to
Minor Severity for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Virginia...
Minor Severity for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Virginia...
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County

(optional) affecting the following counties in North Carolina...
Caswell...Rockingham and in Virginia...City of Danville...Halifax...
Pittsylvania

 Heavy rains which have occurred in the headwaters of the Dan River
 have resulted in a forecast increase in flood category from Minor
 to Moderate flooding for the Dan River at Danville. Moderate flood 
 categories are forecast for Paces and South Boston. Additional 
 lighter intensity rain expected through tonight along with routed 
 water from the headwaters of the Dan River will keep the 
 Dan River gradually on the rise.
 
 The next update will be issued Friday morning, or sooner if conditions
 warrant.

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.

&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-031332-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180804T1034Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.180802T1633Z.180803T1200Z.180803T2234Z.NO/
932 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018


* until Saturday morning
* At 09PM Thursday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood Stage is 17.0 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 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-031332-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.180803T0600Z-180805T0634Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T0600Z.180804T0000Z.180804T1834Z.NO/
932 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018


* until late Saturday night
* At 08PM Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight and 
  continue to rise to near 23.4 feet by tomorrow evening.The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Saturday early afternoon.
* 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                   

$$

VAC083-031332-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.180803T0125Z-180806T0354Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1200Z.180805T1554Z.NO/
932 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018


* until Sunday evening
* At 09PM Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring AND Minor flooding is forecast. 
* The river will continue rising to near 24.7 feet
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 
  feet on May 19 2018.

&&

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

$$
222 
WGUS81 KRNK 030709
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
309 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

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

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


Heavy rains from the past several days, and especially from Thursday,
are causing flooding along the Dan River. At Danville, there was an earlier
crest Thursday afternoon at 19.7 feet. Since that time the river level has
been falling. The river is expected to temporarily drop below flood stage
this morning, but rebound again into the minor flooding category, cresting
this afternoon. At Paces, the river was still rising. It is expected to
reach minor flooding levels this morning and crest this evening. At South
Boston, the river is already above flood stage in the minor flooding
category, and is expected to crest just shy of the moderate flooding 
threshold early Saturday 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.

&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-031509-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180804T1516Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180802T1633Z.180803T0101Z.180804T0316Z.NO/
309 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River near Danville.
* until Saturday morning. 
* at 2AM Friday the stage was 17.5 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* After a brief drop below flood stage this morning...the river will
  rise to near 17.6 feet by this afternoon.
  The river will fall below flood stage again tonight.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on Dec 25 2015.

&&

LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-031509-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180805T0634Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T0817Z.180804T0000Z.180804T1834Z.NO/
309 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* from early this morning until late Saturday night
* at 1AM Friday the stage was 18.8 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early this morning and 
  continue to rise to near 23.4 feet by this evening. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* 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                   

$$

VAC083-031509-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180806T0354Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1200Z.180805T1554Z.NO/
309 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Sunday evening. 
* at 2AM Friday the stage was 21.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.7 feet by Saturday 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 
  feet on May 19 2018.

&&

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

$$
973 
WGUS81 KRNK 030757
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
357 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

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

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


Heavy rains from the past several days, and especially from Thursday,
are causing flooding along the Dan River. At Danville, there was an earlier
crest Thursday afternoon at 19.7 feet. Since that time the river level has
been falling. The river is expected to temporarily drop below flood stage
this morning, but rebound again into the minor flooding category, cresting
this afternoon. At Paces, the river was still rising. It is expected to
reach minor flooding levels this morning and crest this evening. At South
Boston, the river is already above flood stage in the minor flooding
category, and is expected to crest just shy of the moderate flooding 
threshold early Saturday 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 by noon.

&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-031557-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180804T1516Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180802T1633Z.180803T0101Z.180804T0316Z.NO/
357 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River near Danville.
* until Saturday morning. 
* at 03AM Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* After a brief drop below flood stage this morning...the river will 
  rise to near 17.6 feet by this afternoon.
  The river will fall again below flood stage tonight.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 18.4 
  feet on Jun 18 2017.

&&

LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-031557-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180804T0900Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T1536Z.180803T1800Z.180803T2100Z.NO/
357 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* from late this morning until late tonight
* at 02AM Friday the stage was 19.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and 
  continue to rise to near 20.4 feet by this afternoon. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...at 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are 
  flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 
  feet on Feb 18 2016.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-031557-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180805T0851Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T0600Z.180804T2051Z.NO/
357 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Saturday night. 
* at 03AM Friday the stage was 21.4 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.1 feet by early Saturday
   morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0 
  feet on Jan 25 2017.

&&

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

$$
024 
WGUS81 KRNK 031456
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
1056 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...Virginia...
 
  Dan River near Danville affecting Caswell...Rockingham...City
  of Danville and Pittsylvania Counties 
  Dan River at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 
  

 Heavy rainfall over the past few days will continue to result
 in flooding along the Dan River into this weekend. However
 locations around Danville may oscillate near flood stage
 through later today before falling back below flood levels
 tonight. Minor flooding is also expected at Paces and South
 Boston with South Boston staying just below moderate flood
 stage into Saturday.
 

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 early this 
evening.


&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-032255-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180804T1708Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180802T1633Z.180803T0101Z.180804T0508Z.NO/
1056 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River near Danville.
* from this afternoon until Saturday afternoon
* at 10AM Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and       
  continue to rise to near 17.6 feet by this evening. The river
  will fall below flood stage by after midnight tomorrow.
  * Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of
  18.4 feet on Jun 18 2017.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-032255-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180805T0300Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T1400Z.180804T0600Z.180804T1500Z.NO/
1056 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* from late this morning until Saturday evening
* at 09AM Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by this
  evening. The   river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow
  late morning.
* Impact...at 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural 
  lands are flooded.
  * Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of
  20.2 feet on Feb 18 2016.
  

&&

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

$$

VAC083-032255-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180806T0000Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1200Z.180805T1200Z.NO/
1056 AM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Sunday evening. 
* at 10AM Friday the stage was 22.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.3 feet by tomorrow 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 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
                                      

$$
655 
WGUS81 KRNK 032216
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
616 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in North Carolina...Virginia...
 
  Dan River near Danville affecting Caswell...Rockingham...City of 
  Danville and Pittsylvania Counties
 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...
 
  Dan River at Paces affecting Halifax County 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County 

Heavy rainfall over the past several days will continue to bring minor 
flooding along the Dan River into this weekend at South Boston. River 
levels at Paces will continue to fall, and likely drop below flood stage 
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 late this evening

&&

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-032246-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180804T1708Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180802T1633Z.180803T0101Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
616 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dan River near Danville.
* until Saturday afternoon. 
* at 06PM Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
          3648 7923 3650 7949         

$$

VAC083-040617-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180804T1058Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T1400Z.180803T2045Z.180803T2258Z.NO/
616 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Saturday morning. 
* at 05PM Friday the stage was 20.1 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this 
  evening.
* Impact...at 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are 
  flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 
  feet on Feb 18 2016.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-040617-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180805T1400Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T0600Z.180805T0200Z.NO/
616 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Sunday morning. 
* at 05PM Friday the stage was 22.8 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.0 feet by after midnight 
  tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow late 
  evening.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0 
  feet on Jan 25 2017.

&&

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

$$
683 
WGUS81 KRNK 040107
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
907 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

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

Runoff from a prolonged period of heavy rain will continue to bring
minor flooding along the Dan River into this weekend at South Boston. 
River levels at Paces are steady, but will begin to fall this evening
and fall below flood stage 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 late tonight/early Saturday 
morning.

&&

VAC083-040907-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180804T1530Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T1400Z.180804T0045Z.180804T0330Z.NO/
907 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* until Saturday morning. 
* at 08PM Friday the stage was 20.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tonight.
* Impact...at 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are 
  flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 
  feet on Feb 18 2016.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-040907-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180805T1538Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1200Z.180805T0338Z.NO/
907 PM EDT Fri Aug 3 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Sunday morning. 
* at 08PM Friday the stage was 23.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.3 feet by tomorrow 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow late 
  evening.
* 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
                                      

$$
564 
WGUS81 KRNK 041259
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
859 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018

...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 


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 likely be issued this evening.

&&

VAC083-041329-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180804T1530Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180803T1400Z.180804T0415Z.180804T1052Z.NO/
859 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dan River at Paces.
* this morning. 
* at 08AM Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet.

* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Impact...at 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are 
  flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 
  feet on Feb 18 2016.

&&

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

$$

VAC083-042100-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180805T1827Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1200Z.180805T0627Z.NO/
859 AM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Sunday afternoon. 
* at 08AM Saturday the stage was 23.4 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after 
  midnight tomorrow.
* 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
090 
WGUS81 KRNK 041919
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
319 PM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018

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


The Dan River at South Boston crested at 23.42 feet this morning.
River levels will continue to fall over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The Dan River at South Boston is expected to fall below flood
stage of 19 feet Sunday 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 late this evening.

&&

VAC083-050318-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180805T1827Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1415Z.180805T0627Z.NO/
319 PM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018

the Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Sunday afternoon. 
* at 02PM Saturday the stage was 23.3 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage tomorrow 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
                                      

$$
RCS
172 
WGUS81 KRNK 050140
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
940 PM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018

...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 begun a steady receding trend since 
  this afternoon. It is expected to continue to recede through the rest 
  of the overnight, falling below flood stage by early Sunday 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 when the stage falls
below flood stage.

&&

VAC083-050940-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180805T1933Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1415Z.180805T0733Z.NO/
940 PM EDT Sat Aug 4 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Sunday afternoon. 
* at 09PM Saturday the stage was 22.4 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  tomorrow.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 
  feet on May 7 2017.

&&

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

$$
085 
WGUS81 KRNK 050940
FLSRNK
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA 
540 AM EDT Sun Aug 5 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
 
  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County.
 
The Dan River at South Boston has fallen below flood stage.


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

 
 
The is the final statement concerning the Dan River. 

&&

VAC083-051010-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180805T1933Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180802T2156Z.180804T1415Z.180805T0850Z.NO/
540 AM EDT Sun Aug 5 2018

the Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dan River at South Boston.

* at 05AM Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet.

* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Impact...None. Water should recede from low-lying agricultural 
  areas near the river.

&&

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

$$

11

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 Aug 2, 7:55 AM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 2, 7:55 AM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
755 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
The Mid-Atlantic Region will remain in a very moist airmass
through at least Friday as a deep southerly flow of air persists
ahead of a slow moving front. This will result in periods of
showers and storms with heavy rains and potential flash
flooding.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 745 AM EDT Thursday...

Minor update to account for latest radar and isolated thunder
across southside and precip beginning to become lighter more
scattered across the west for now. Also removed patchy fog as it
appears to be confined to ridge tops where clouds are obscuring
ridges and not in any valleys, even behind the rain. Some of the
heavier showers are likely resulting in minor flooding but will
watch the north central NC and Southside area for training and
possible need for flash flood warnings given how saturated it is
there.

As of 430 AM EDT Thursday...

Deep moist southerly flow continues to pump tropical moisture
northward with a fairly significant upper wave moving through
the wester part of RNK CWA early this morning with some moderate
to heavy rainfall. This should move north of the area around or
shortly after daybreak but light to moderate showers may
persist mainly across the far western part of the area through
much of the morning. Low clouds and light showers or drizzle may
also persist close to the Blue Ridge as well. Difficult to know
how the afternoon will evolve with much depending on any
heating to the east if we can get breaks in the clouds like
yesterday but right now most guidance suggest not so much. Hard
to find many models with more than 1500 J/kg of SBCAPE. Variety
of convective-allowing models all have different solutions with
several showing some scattered convection developing again by
afternoon in the east, but also far west where better
convergence remains, although lack of heating there will result
in minimal instability. More or less went with a persistence
forecast of showers primarily in the west continuing and precip
chances expanding toward the east with scattered thunder by
afternoon. Any flash flood threat may be limited or very
isolated until late afternoon, and really having a hard time
seeing much of a severe threat today unless we do get good
heating east of the Blue Ridge. Agree with SPC assessment of
keeping marginal risk to the north.

Tonight most models agree another wave moves up from the south
by evening, which appears to now be near the Gulf Coast. Fairly
good agreement this will enhance convection and higher rainfall
rates in some of the same areas that are already saturated,
especially the foothills of the Blue Ridge in NW NC and into
parts of SW VA. This is the location for at least the first half
of the overnight that stands the greatest risk for flash
flooding, but really cannot rule out any location depending on
where convection may form late in the afternoon, including
Piedmont which receive a lot of rain late yesterday through
midnight. Thus see no reason to get cute with any adjustments
to the Flash Flood Watch which remains in effect for the entire
CWA through tonight. Did bump up precip forecast values a bit
largely weighted toward new WPC numbers, and the totals through
Friday indicate as much as another 2.5 inches for the mountains
of NC to about an inch far eastern part of CWA, although most of
this should fall through tonight.

Forecast confidence through tonight is high regarding the
persistent pattern but low to moderate regarding how widespread
the flash flood threat will be as well as any severe weather
potential.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 440 AM EDT Thursday...

By Friday, the squeeze play between the trough to the west and
high pressure over wrn Atlantic begins to shift north and relax
over our area as trough begins to weaken and lift north.
Abundant moisture will still be in the area but the forcing and
low level southerly flow will weaken, and that suggests we
should return to more of a typical diurnal pattern of scattered
convection. So for now it is looking like the flash flood watch
may not need to be extended but much will depend on how
widespread additional rainfall is through tonight and if later
model runs suggest any better organization to convection on
Friday.

This overall pattern shift to much weaker flow and less of a
direct tropical moisture tap will not be complete until
Saturday night into Sunday, so Saturday still has the potential
for some more organized showers and storms, but not as much so
as in recent days.

Temperatures during this part of the forecast will trend warmer with
readings around normal for this time of year by Saturday.

Forecast confidence during this segment of the forecast is moderate
to high.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 1215 PM EDT Wednesday...

Saturday night through at least Monday night the area will be on the
north side of a west-east oriented upper level ridge. This feature
will keep our region out of the main steering flow aloft. All the
best jet dynamics will be well north of our region near the
U.S./Canadian border and also to our west over the Plains States.
Low level flow will be weak with no direct avenue of moisture either
from the Gulf of Mexico or the western Atlantic.

Even though there will not be a strong stream of moisture into the
area, plenty will simply be in place across the area given our
current moist environment. Also, surface heating of saturated ground
will help evaporate some of that moisture into the boundary layer.
Diurnal showers and storms are forecast with the best coverage
across the mountains. This region is most preferred as it will be
farther away from the influence of the upper ridge's capping
inversion, and weak low level orographical convergence during the
peak heating of the day will be the mechanism for convective
initiation.

The forecast becomes a bit more questionable Tuesday into Wednesday.
Guidance has been flip-flopping in regards to a possible shortwave
trough and associate cold front that may be entering and crossing
our region during this time period. This feature would allow for
more than simply diurnal activity, but a broader region of
convection coincident to its crossing.

Temperatures during this portion of the forecast will trend milder
through at least Monday with temperatures averaging five degrees
above normal by then. Depending upon the trend of the potential
trough/front, temperatures will either continue to be around five
degrees above normal on Tuesday, and potentially Wednesday as well,
or drop to readings closer to normal for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Forecast confidence through Monday/Monday night is moderate, but
drops to low confidence Tuesday through Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 755 AM EDT Thursday...

MVFR to IFR ceilings along with widespread showers will be
likely through this morning at most TAF sites although
conditions will fluctuate significantly. Trends will gradually
trend up during the late morning and afternoon, except when in
showers or storms, especially possible by mid ot late afternoon.
Heavy rain and possibly thunder may impact DAN TAF site from
12-14Z this morning and may lower visibilities and cause winds
to gust from the west briefly.

Showers and storms will become even more widespread again
by late Thursday into Thursday night abut am not confident in
trying to time them in and out so kept mention of SHRA at all
TAF sites all all day with thunder possible, VCTS, by mid
afternoon. Ceilings will lift slowly but may remain MVFR even in
afternoon, but generally should be VFR most of time during the
afternoon. Some indications best chances could be mainly at LYH
and DAN, but other indications western most TAFs could get
storms again late in the day. Will do fine tuning late Thursday
morning in that regard.

By late evening there could still be some lingering thunder in
east but left it out of TAFs for now and generally have lowering
ceilings again and continued showers as we remain in very moist
southerly flow.

Confidence high in terms of generally light winds, although at
times they will gust over 10 kts, but is moderate on flight
categories due mainly to ceilings. Confidence is low on timing
of thunder and this will likely need to be changed as we get
into the day Thursday.

Extended...

Moist airmass will remain over the forecast area through Friday
and will start to see more of a summer pattern later in the
weekend as upper ridge builds in from the Atlantic limiting
storms to mainly afternoon/evening and scattered. Until then
should expect periods of sub-VFR conditions in storms as well as
at night/early morning at most sites.

Confidence is moderate to high, both temporally and spatially
throughout the extended period.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 445 AM EDT Thursday...

The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire
Blacksburg forecast area until Friday morning.

1.5 to 3 inches of rain likely in an area from the foothills of
VA/NC to the Central/Southern Appalachians. Rainfall past 2
days has averaged about one half to 2 inches along/west of the
Blue Ridge, though some areas saw upwards of 5 inches or more,
while some locations saw few. The heavier rains have fallen
across the NC foothills, into southside VA and just east of
Lynchburg from rain last evening, with another stripe across
portions of Southeast WV into Wythe County. So for some of these
areas that are completely saturated, it will not take more than
an inch or so of additional rainfall in an hour or two to cause
additional flooding. Thus, flash flooding could occur almost
anywhere again today and tonight,but the foothills/mountains
have the best chances.

In addition, after several days of rainfall where several inches to
5+ occur, will have to watch main stem rivers, particularly, the New
and Greenbrier Rivers, and possibly the Yadkin and Dan. Those
along the Greenbrier, Yadkin, and Dan, as well as upper New
River should pay attention to the forecast and river levels
through Saturday and even Sunday. Some of the ensemble rainfall
and runoff guidance suggest the possibility of at least minor
flooding along portions of the Dan, Greenbrier, and headwaters
of the New River above the dams. South Boston on the Dan is now
at action stage although this is largely due to local runoff and
may temporarily fall before rising again after additional
rainfall later today.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flash Flood Watch through Friday morning for VAZ007-009>020-
     022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059.
NC...Flash Flood Watch through Friday morning for NCZ001>006-
     018>020.
WV...Flash Flood Watch through Friday morning for WVZ042>044-507-
     508.

&&

SYNOPSIS...SK
NEAR TERM...AL/SK
SHORT TERM...DS/SK
LONG TERM...DS
AVIATION...AL/SK
HYDROLOGY...WP
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 2, 5:07 AM EDT, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
507 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ042>044-507-508-030915-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
507 AM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

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...Today and tonight.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

The Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the entire forecast area as
scattered storms with heavy rain could develop just about anywhere
especially this afternoon and evening. A somewhat elevated risk
however is in the mountains and foothills of northwest North Carolina
as well as far southern Virginia late today and overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

Flash Flood Watch at this point only goes through early Friday
morning, but could be extended in time. Otherwise, the probability of
any severe weather or other hazards is low through the period.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 2, 4:23 AM EDT, 4 hours 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
423 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

VAZ023-033-034-020930-
Botetourt-Franklin-Bedford-
423 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WESTERN BEDFORD...SOUTHEASTERN
BOTETOURT AND NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...

Until 530 AM EDT.

At 422 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Burnt Chimney,
moving north at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Bedford...
Rocky Mount...
Buchanan...
Stewartsville...
and Montvale.

This includes The following Location The National D-Day Memorial.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3758 7980 3745 7941 3696 7972 3703 7992
      3721 7988 3722 7985 3723 7984 3727 7986
      3730 7984 3732 7986
TIME...MOT...LOC 0822Z 201DEG 22KT 3707 7979

KK
Special weather statement, Aug 2, 5:03 AM EDT, 3 hours 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
503 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

VAZ010>014-WVZ044-021000-
Giles-Pulaski-Bland-Montgomery-Wythe-Monroe-
503 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT
PULASKI...GILES...EASTERN BLAND...NORTHEASTERN WYTHE...NORTHWESTERN
MONTGOMERY AND SOUTHWESTERN MONROE COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF
RADFORD...

Until 600 AM EDT.

At 502 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Max Meadows,
moving northeast at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 35 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Blacksburg...
Radford...
Pulaski...
Wytheville...
and Pearisburg.

This includes The following Location Virginia Tech.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3730 8093 3735 8085 3738 8088 3754 8077
      3723 8035 3689 8095 3701 8113
TIME...MOT...LOC 0902Z 218DEG 25KT 3700 8100

KK
Special weather statement, Aug 2, 6:35 AM EDT, 2 hours 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
635 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

VAZ018>020-021130-
Bath-Craig-Alleghany-
635 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

...AN AREA OF SHOWERS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT ALLEGHANY COUNTY
IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA...CRAIG COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA AND
SOUTHWESTERN BATH COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF
COVINGTON...

Until 730 AM EDT.

At 631 AM EDT, a cluster of showers with very heavy rainfall was
located near Craig Springs, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Covington...
Clifton Forge...
New Castle...
Paint Bank...
and Sinking Creek.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these showers, and may cause
localized flooding as well as ponding of water on roadways. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways and be prepared to slow
down due to reduced visibilities and the potential for hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3794 7960 3779 7976 3780 7982 3770 7992
      3764 8003 3755 7997 3742 8008 3734 8026
      3737 8033 3732 8043 3742 8048 3752 8029
      3753 8028 3753 8032 3756 8033 3762 8022
      3768 8029 3794 8007 3800 8000 3814 7991
TIME...MOT...LOC 1031Z 221DEG 39KT 3749 8035

SK
Special weather statement, Aug 2, 6:49 AM EDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
649 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

NCZ004>006-VAZ043-044-021145-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Henry-Pittsylvania-
649 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

...A CLUSTER OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL
AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN STOKES...ROCKINGHAM...NORTHWESTERN
CASWELL...SOUTHERN PITTSYLVANIA AND SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTIES AND
THE CITY OF DANVILLE...

Until 745 AM EDT.

At 645 AM EDT, a cluster of showers and thunderstorms was located
over Bethany, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Danville...
Eden...
Reidsville...
Wentworth...
and Mayodan.

This includes The following Location Danville Airport.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storma, and may cause
localized flooding as well as reduced visibilities and ponding of
water on roadways. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3627 8025 3686 7957 3675 7917 3656 7922
      3625 7954
TIME...MOT...LOC 1045Z 214DEG 33KT 3630 7990

SK
Special weather statement, Aug 2, 7:35 AM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
735 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

VAZ019-020-021230-
Bath-Alleghany-
735 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

...AN AREA OF SHOWERS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT ALLEGHANY AND BATH
COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF COVINGTON...

Until 830 AM EDT.

At 734 AM EDT, a shower was located over Low Moor, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Covington...
Clifton Forge...
Warm Springs...
Jordan Mines...
and Hot Springs.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these showers, and may cause
localized flooding, rediced visibilities, and ponding of water on
roadways. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways, and be
prepared to slow down if encountering heavy rain.

LAT...LON 3822 7971 3820 7956 3818 7951 3815 7953
      3817 7949 3817 7944 3809 7949 3766 8000
      3765 8002 3766 8003 3764 8007 3774 8023
      3793 8009 3800 8000 3810 7993 3813 7994
      3821 7988 3826 7981 3827 7980
TIME...MOT...LOC 1134Z 220DEG 36KT 3783 7989

SK
Local storm report, Aug 2, 8:58 AM EDT, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
858 AM EDT THU AUG 2 2018

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

0536 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 N DANBURY             36.48N 80.21W
08/01/2018                   STOKES             NC   911 CALL CENTER

            TREES BLOWN DOWN ON SNOW HILL CHURCH ROAD

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 1, 8:20 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKAppomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax88 min
Aug 1, 8:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKAppomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte94 min
Aug 1, 8:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville38 min
Aug 1, 9:05 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKAppomattox, Buckingham3 hr
Aug 1, 9:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAppomattox, Campbell46 min
Aug 1, 9:46 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKAppomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax6 hr
Aug 2, 12:41 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCharlotte, Halifax5 hr
Aug 2, 4:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBedford, Botetourt67 min
Aug 2, 4:28 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKBland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell and 1 more3 hr
Aug 2, 5:03 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKGiles, Pulaski, City of Radford57 min
Aug 2, 5:38 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKGiles, Pulaski, Wythe6 hr
Aug 2, 6:35 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAlleghany, Craig, City of Covington55 min
Aug 2, 6:49 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Danville56 min
Aug 2, 7:21 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKHenry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville3 hr
Aug 2, 7:35 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAlleghany, Bath, City of Covington55 min
Aug 2, 8:34 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCampbell, Pittsylvania3 hr
Aug 2, 9:00 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville36 hr
Aug 2, 9:27 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKPittsylvania33 min
Aug 2, 9:59 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKHalifax31 min
Aug 2, 10:33 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville3 hr
Aug 2, 10:57 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville3 hr
Aug 2, 2:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Roanoke40 min
Aug 2, 3:03 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKFranklin, Roanoke, City of Roanoke4 hr
Aug 2, 3:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKMontgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford44 min
Aug 2, 3:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBedford38 min
Aug 2, 3:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKBedford, Franklin, Roanoke41 min
Aug 2, 3:38 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKBedford, Franklin104 min
Aug 2, 3:42 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax57 hr
Aug 2, 4:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBedford24 min
Aug 2, 4:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKHenry, Patrick, City of Martinsville65 min
Aug 2, 4:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Lynchburg57 min
Aug 2, 5:10 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKHenry, City of Martinsville5 hr
Aug 2, 5:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKAmherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg59 min
Aug 2, 5:21 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKBedford, Franklin114 min
Aug 2, 5:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKFranklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville48 min
Aug 2, 5:45 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKAmherst, Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Pittsylvania, City of Lynchburg12 hr
Aug 2, 6:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Lynchburg64 min
Aug 2, 7:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKFranklin, Henry, Patrick60 min
Aug 2, 7:45 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKBland, Giles, Pulaski, Wythe2 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Virginia, 2018Every river flood warning in 2018

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.