Alert archive / Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 33, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Sep 23, 2018, 7:23 AM EDT for Campbell County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It took effect at Sep 23, 2018, 11:43 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2018, 7:23 AM EDT (11:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 23, 2018, 11:43 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2018, 4:50 AM EDT
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Campbell County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Roanoke River at Altavista (ALTV2). The gauge peaked at 16.54 ft at Sep 23, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 29 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02060500, 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.
975
WGUS41 KRNK 231123
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
723 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
...The National Weather Service Blacksburg Va has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...
Charlotte and Halifax Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties
Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell Saturday evening across
southside Virginia, and the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge.
This resulted in flash flooding of many headwater streams of the
Roanoke and Dan Rivers overnight. As the water continues to runoff
and move downstream, this will result in minor flooding along
parts of the Roanoke and Dan Rivers today.
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.
&&
VAC031-143-232324-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0033.180923T1621Z-180924T0727Z/
/ALTV2.1.ER.180923T1621Z.180923T1800Z.180923T1927Z.NO/
723 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista
* from this afternoon until late tonight
* At 06AM Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood Stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 18.9 feet. The river will fall below
flood stage by midnight tonight.
* Impact...at 18.0 feet...Water begins to flood lowland
pastures/farmlands.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3
feet on Jan 31 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3716 7938 3716 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-232323-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0034.180924T0000Z-180924T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.NO/
723 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal
* from this evening until Monday morning
* At 06AM Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood Stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise to flood stage by this evening, topping out around
23.0 feet. The river will fall below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.3
feet on Feb 17 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-232323-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0035.180924T1727Z-180925T1400Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.180924T1727Z.180925T0000Z.180925T0200Z.NO/
723 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph
* from Monday until Tuesday morning.
* At 06AM Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood Stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Monday afternoon and
continue to rise to near 24.2 feet by Monday evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Tuesday 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 23.9
feet on Sep 18 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$5 follow-up statements
098
WGUS81 KRNK 231202
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
802 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 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
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia..
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...
Charlotte and Halifax Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties
Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell Saturday evening across
southside Virginia, and the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge.
This resulted in flash flooding of many headwater streams of the
Roanoke and Dan Rivers overnight. As the water continues to runoff
and move downstream, this will result in minor flooding along
parts of the Roanoke and Dan Rivers today.
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 *** fill me in ***
&&
VAC031-143-232002-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0033.180923T1621Z-180924T0727Z/
/ALTV2.1.ER.180923T1621Z.180923T1800Z.180923T1927Z.NO/
802 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* from this afternoon until late tonight
* at 07AM Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 18.9 feet. The river will fall
below flood stage by midnight tonight.
* Impact...at 18.0 feet...Water begins to flood lowland
pastures/farmlands.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3
feet on Jan 31 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3716 7938 3716 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-232002-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0034.180924T0000Z-180924T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.NO/
802 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* from this evening until Monday morning
* at 06AM Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening, topping out around
23.0 feet. The river will fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.3
feet on Feb 17 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-232002-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0035.180924T1727Z-180925T1400Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.180924T1727Z.180925T0000Z.180925T0200Z.NO/
802 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from Monday until Tuesday morning.
* at 06AM Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Monday afternoon and
crest at around 24.2 feet by Monday evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on
left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.9
feet on Sep 18 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
NCC033-157-VAC143-590-232002-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180924T0522Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.180923T0649Z.180923T0915Z.180923T1722Z.NO/
802 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Danville.
* until late tonight.
* at 07AM Sunday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river has crested and will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7
feet on Aug 2 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-232002-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0031.180923T1500Z-180924T1640Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.180923T1500Z.180924T0000Z.180924T0440Z.NO/
802 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at Paces.
* from late this morning until Monday afternoon
* at 06AM Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and
continue to rise to near 21 feet by this evening. The river will
fall below flood stage Monday.
* Impact...at 20.0 feet...Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are
flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2
feet on Feb 18 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-232002-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-180925T0824Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.180923T0959Z.180924T0000Z.180924T2024Z.NO/
802 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at South Boston.
* until late Monday night.
* at 07AM Sunday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 22 feet by this evening.
The river will fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
* 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
$$851
WGUS81 KRNK 231358
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...Charlotte
and Halifax Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax
Counties
Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell Saturday evening across southside
Virginia, and the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge. This resulted
in flash flooding of many headwater streams of the Roanoke River
overnight. Runoff continues to accumulate and move down, which will
result in minor flooding along parts of the Roanoke River today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper
than you think.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.
&&
VAC031-143-232157-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0033.180923T1543Z-180924T0850Z/
/ALTV2.1.ER.180923T1543Z.180923T1800Z.180923T2050Z.NO/
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* from late this morning until late tonight
* at 9 AM Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and
continue to rise to near 19.8 feet by this afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...at 18.0 feet...Water begins to flood lowland
pastures/farmlands.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3
feet on Jan 31 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3716 7938 3716 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-232157-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0034.180923T2257Z-180924T1500Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.180923T2257Z.180924T0000Z.180924T0300Z.NO/
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* from this evening until Monday morning
* at 8 AM Sunday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 23.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below
flood stage by tonight.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2
feet on May 19 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-232157-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0035.180924T1430Z-180926T0224Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.180924T1430Z.180925T0000Z.180925T1424Z.NO/
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from tomorrow late morning until Tuesday evening
* at 8 AM Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 24.9 feet by tomorrow evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on
left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.9
feet on Sep 18 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$574
WGUS81 KRNK 231411 CCA
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...Charlotte
and Halifax Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax
Counties
Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell Saturday evening across southside
Virginia, and the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge. This resulted
in flash flooding of many headwater streams of the Roanoke River
overnight. Runoff continues to accumulate and move down the river
channel, which will result in minor flooding along parts of the Roanoke
River today into early Tuesday.
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'.
&&
VAC031-143-232157-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0033.180923T1543Z-180924T0850Z/
/ALTV2.1.ER.180923T1543Z.180923T1800Z.180923T2050Z.NO/
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* from late this morning until late tonight
* at 9 AM Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and
continue to rise to near 19.8 feet by this afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...at 18.0 feet...Water begins to flood lowland
pastures/farmlands.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3
feet on Jan 31 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3716 7938 3716 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-232157-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0034.180923T2257Z-180924T1500Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.180923T2257Z.180924T0000Z.180924T0300Z.NO/
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* from this evening until Monday morning
* at 8 AM Sunday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 23.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below
flood stage by tonight.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2
feet on May 19 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-232157-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0035.180924T1430Z-180926T0224Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.180924T1430Z.180925T0000Z.180925T1424Z.NO/
958 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from tomorrow late morning until Tuesday evening
* at 8 AM Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 24.9 feet by tomorrow evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by late Tuesday 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 23.9
feet on Sep 18 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$447
WGUS81 KRNK 231825
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...Charlotte
and Halifax Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax
Counties
Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell Saturday evening across southside
Virginia, and the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge. This resulted
in flash flooding of many headwater streams of the Roanoke River
overnight. Runoff continues to accumulate and move down the river
channel, which will result in minor flooding along parts of the Roanoke
River today into into late Monday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper
than you think.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.
&&
VAC031-143-231855-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180924T0850Z/
/ALTV2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
the Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* until late tonight.
* at 2 PM Sunday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3716 7938 3716 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-240225-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0034.180924T0000Z-180924T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.NO/
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* from this evening until Monday morning
* at 1 PM Sunday, the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise right around flood stage this evening, and
recede again late tonight.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.3
feet on Feb 17 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-240225-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0035.180925T0000Z-180925T1200Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.180925T0000Z.180925T0000Z.180925T0000Z.NO/
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from tomorrow evening until Tuesday morning
* at 1 PM Sunday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise right around flood stage tomorrow evening, and will
recede again late tomorrow night.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Widespread lowland flooding in fields on
left bank and woods on right bank.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.9
feet on Sep 18 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$279
WGUS81 KRNK 231833 CCA
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...Charlotte
and Halifax Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax
Counties
Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell Saturday evening across southside
Virginia, and the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge. This resulted
in flash flooding of many headwater streams of the Roanoke River
overnight. Runoff continues to accumulate and move down the river
channel, which will result in minor flooding along parts of the Roanoke
River today into into late Monday 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'.
&&
VAC031-143-231855-
/O.COR.KRNK.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180924T0850Z/
/ALTV2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
the Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* at 2 PM Sunday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3716 7938 3716 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-240225-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0034.180924T0000Z-180924T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.180924T0000Z.NO/
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* from this evening until Monday morning
* at 1 PM Sunday, the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise right around flood stage this evening, and
recede again late tonight.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.3
feet on Feb 17 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-240225-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0035.180925T0000Z-180925T1200Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.180925T0000Z.180925T0000Z.180925T0000Z.NO/
225 PM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from tomorrow evening until Tuesday morning
* at 1 PM Sunday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise right around flood stage tomorrow evening, and will
recede again late tomorrow night.
* 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 23.9
feet on Sep 18 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$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 Sep 23, 5:18 AM EDT, 2 hours 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 23, 5:18 AM EDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 518 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018 .SYNOPSIS... The cold front which passed through the Virginias Saturday, will stall across the southern Appalachians today. Unsettled weather will continue for the next days due to this stalled frontal boundary. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... As of 430 AM EDT Sunday... Significant rains occurred across southside Virgina Saturday resulting in flash flooding. This rain will cause significant rises on the Roanoke and Dan Rivers and tributaries. A modest rise is expected on the James River. Front which helped to focus the heavy rain is now moving into North Carolina, northeast winds bringing cooler and more stable air into areas east of the Appalachian Divide. West of the Divide, warm moist air was still flowing up through the Tennesse and lower Ohio Valleys, and this moisture will result in periods of heavy rain from KY into WV today. As such, there are still concerns for flooding within our northwestern CWA where a Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Greenbrier Valley and mountainous areas west of Lewisburg. Aside for this concern, and continued runoff concerns on the east side of the mountains, weather focus will be on the cooler weather for our first full day of Autumn. Temperatures today are expected to remain anchored in the 60s due to the extensive cloud cover, periodic light rain or drizzle, and continued advection of cooler air into the forecast area from the northeast. Elevations above 2500 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway northeast of Roanoke and into the VA highlands may very well see temperatures remain in the 50s today. This weather trend will continue tonight...the cloudy cool weather persisting, with areas of light rain, drizzle, and fog. Synoptically, the surface front will wedge south along and east of the Blue Ridge and into the southern Appalachians by tonight, this feature stalling and becoming the focus for over- running cloud cover and precipitation the next several days. && .SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... As of 430 AM EDT Sunday... Short wave tracking out of the Mid-Mississippi valley will cross the Tennessee Valley and Mid Atlantic region Sunday night and Monday. This will aide in lift along with isentropic forcing and increasing southeast upslope surface to 850 MB winds on Monday. Models remain consistent with the wedge through Monday and potential with stalled front retreating back to the north as a warm front Tuesday afternoon. Very small diurnal variation in temperature through the short term, readings possibly returning to the 70s if warm front can gain enough latitude Tuesday. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 1210 PM EDT Saturday... Two surface cold fronts cross through the Mid Atlantic region. The first on Wednesday and Thursday, then the next on Friday. Similar to the front today, as the upper pattern flattens to westerly zonal flow, the fronts move east much farther and faster than to the south. The cold front on Wednesday and Thursday will have enough convergence and moisture along and ahead of the boundary before it stalls and dissipates for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. The re- enforcing front on Friday may have enough of a southern push to have relatively drier and modestly cooler air over West Virgina, Virginia and northern North Carolina on Saturday. Overall the more significant change in air mass remains well north of the region. Confidence was average Wednesday and Thursday and below average Friday and Saturday for all elements. && .AVIATION /09Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... As of 500 AM EDT Sunday... With surface front south of the VA/NC border, much of the mid Atlantic region will reside in a cool stable airmass resulting in persistent low level stratus. Dominant flight category through Monday will favor IFR due to the low cigs...and ridges will likely be obscured. Over-running precipitation is also expected, which will reduce the visibility attms. Low level winds are expected to remain primarily out of the northeast for areas east of the Appalachian Divide. Extended Discussion... Stationary front over the southern Appalachians will be the focus for widespread cloud cover through mid week with potential for rain, low cigs/vsbys. && .HYDROLOGY... Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell over parts of southside VA and into the Blue Ridge foothills near Roanoke, Floyd, and Franklin Counties. This resulted in flash flooding of area streams and is now resulting in significant rises on the main stem rivers. The Dan River and Roanoke Rivers will both test minor flood categories today. The James River should also see a respectable rise. Through Monday, the heaviest rain is expected to fall on the west side of the Appalachians from Kentucky into parts of West Virginia and far western Virginia. A flash flood watch has been issued for the Greenbrier Valley and adjacent mountainous areas to the west. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain is possible across this area today with potential for flooding if amounts exceed 2 inches. This may also result in a respectable rise on the Greenbrier River depending on how much falls across the basin today. && .RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... VA...None. NC...None. WV...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for WVZ042>044-507-508. && SYNOPSIS...PM NEAR TERM...PM SHORT TERM...AMS/PM LONG TERM...AMS AVIATION...PM HYDROLOGY...PM
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 23, 4:26 AM EDT, 2 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 426 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018 WVZ042>044-507-508-240830- Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- 426 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>013-015-016-240830- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes- Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Carroll- 426 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ014-017>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-240830- Montgomery-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt- Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- 426 AM EDT Sun Sep 23 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Significant rises are expected on area rivers today from flash flooding which occurred on the smaller streams Saturday evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Sep 23, 2:41 AM EDT, 4 hours 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
241 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1021 PM FLASH FLOOD 3 SE KEELING 36.69N 79.26W
09/22/2018 PITTSYLVANIA VA EMERGENCY MNGR
ROAD WASHED OUT AND VEHICLE STUCK IN WATER.
&&
WPLocal storm report, Sep 23, 2:43 AM EDT, 4 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
243 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1052 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG CHATHAM 36.82N 79.40W
09/22/2018 PITTSYLVANIA VA EMERGENCY MNGR
TREE FELL ON A HOUSE.
&&
WPLocal storm report, Sep 23, 2:45 AM EDT, 4 hours 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
245 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1130 PM FLASH FLOOD 3 SW BLAIRS 36.65N 79.43W
09/22/2018 PITTSYLVANIA VA EMERGENCY MNGR
HIGH WATER FROM LITTLE SANDY CREEK, WITH A
VEHICLE STALLED IN THE WATER.
&&
WPLocal storm report, Sep 23, 2:48 AM EDT, 4 hours 35 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
248 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0130 AM FLOOD 2 S BLAIRS 36.65N 79.38W
09/23/2018 PITTSYLVANIA VA EMERGENCY MNGR
EDWARDS BRANCH FLOODED ON FALL CREEK DRIVE.
TWO HOMES HAD TO BE EVACUATED.
&&
WPLocal storm report, Sep 23, 3:45 AM EDT, 3 hours 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
345 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0115 AM FLOOD 2 ENE DANVILLE CITY 36.59N 79.38W
09/23/2018 CITY OF DANVILLE VA 911 CALL CENTER
HOME COLLAPSED ON WATER STREET. RESIDENTS
WERE EVACUATED.
&&
WPLocal storm report, Sep 23, 3:52 AM EDT, 3 hours 31 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
352 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0100 AM FLOOD 2 ENE DANVILLE CITY 36.59N 79.39W
09/23/2018 CITY OF DANVILLE VA 911 CALL CENTER
RIVERSIDE DRIVE FLOODED. SEVERAL CARS
STRANDED IN WATER, AND PEOPLE RESCUED BY
BOAT. THIS OCCURRED FROM 11PM ON THE 22ND,
TO 1AM ON THE 23RD.
&&
WPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 8:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Carroll, Giles, Pulaski, City of Galax, City of Radford | 74 min |
| Sep 22, 8:30 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 12 hr |
| Sep 22, 8:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Smyth | 74 min |
| Sep 22, 8:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Giles | 114 min |
| Sep 22, 8:38 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania | 3 hr |
| Sep 22, 9:10 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 3 hr |
| Sep 22, 9:18 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Giles | 3 hr |
| Sep 22, 9:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 3 hr |
| Sep 22, 9:58 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Pittsylvania | 6 hr |
| Sep 22, 10:37 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 3 hr |
| Sep 22, 11:00 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Montgomery, City of Covington | 4 hr |
| Sep 22, 11:35 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania | 9 hr |
| Sep 22, 11:47 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Pulaski, Wythe, City of Radford | 118 min |
| Sep 23, 12:04 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Giles | 3 hr |
| Sep 23, 12:25 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Sep 23, 12:27 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 8 hr |
| Sep 23, 1:24 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 6 hr |
| Sep 23, 2:54 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Montgomery, City of Covington | 6 hr |
| Sep 23, 2:59 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Giles | 6 hr |
| Sep 23, 3:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 18 hr |
| Sep 23, 3:10 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Amherst, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 6 hr |
| Sep 23, 5:43 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 25 hr |
| Sep 23, 5:43 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 35 hr |
| Sep 23, 7:23 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax | 25 hr |
| Sep 23, 7:23 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 51 hr |
| Sep 23, 5:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bland, Tazewell | 53 min |
| Sep 23, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bland, Tazewell | 44 min |
| Sep 23, 7:47 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bland, Tazewell | 93 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.