Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 76, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Dec 28, 2018, 2:58 PM EST for Rockingham County, North Carolina. It took effect at Dec 29, 2018, 5:49 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 28, 2018, 2:58 PM EST (19:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 29, 2018, 5:49 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2018, 2:18 PM EST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Rockingham County, NC
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:58 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 near Wentworth (WENN7).
- Action stage
- 17 ft
- Minor stage
- 19 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 29 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 2071000, 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.
574
WGUS41 KRNK 281958
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
258 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
...The National Weather Service Blacksburg Va has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Dan River Near Wentworth affecting Rockingham County
...River levels in the upper headwaters of the Dan River continue
to show rises. This excess water combined with as much as an inch
of rain expected today will likely cause the Dan River Near Wentworth
to rise above flood stage by Saturday afternoon. A flood warning is
now in effect for the reach of the Dan River near Wentworth.
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.
&&
NCC157-290757-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0076.181229T1724Z-181230T1531Z/
/WENN7.1.ER.181229T1724Z.181230T0000Z.181230T0931Z.NO/
258 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Va has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Dan River Near Wentworth
* from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning
* At 02PM Friday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood Stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 20.2 feet by tomorrow evening.The river
will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...at 19.5 feet...Dan Valley Road and River Road in Madison
are closed by floodwaters.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0
feet on Dec 25 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3637 7995 3641 7995 3650 7976 3646 7974
3641 7978 3637 7987
$$
Loconto5 follow-up statements
332
WGUS81 KRNK 290127
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...North Carolina...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax
Counties
Dan River Near Wentworth affecting Rockingham County
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...North Carolina..
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...
Charlotte and Halifax Counties
Yadkin River At Elkin affecting Surry and Yadkin Counties
Runoff from heavy rainfall on Friday continues to flow into mainstem
rivers. This will bring portions of the Yadkin river to flood stage
tonight, followed by portions of the Roanoke and Dan rivers on 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 later tonight or Saturday
morning.
&&
VAC031-037-083-290926-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0077.181230T0000Z-181230T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.181230T0000Z.181230T0000Z.181230T0000Z.NO/
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* from tomorrow evening until Sunday morning
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast to equal or exceed flood stage of 23.0 feet by tomorrow
evening. The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow night.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3
feet on Nov 16 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-290926-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0072.181229T1942Z-190101T0843Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.181229T1942Z.181230T1800Z.181231T2043Z.NO/
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from tomorrow early afternoon until late Monday night
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 25.8 feet by Sunday early afternoon. The
river will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact...at 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of
river road and black walnut road.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 26.1
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
NCC157-290926-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0076.181229T1400Z-181230T0042Z/
/WENN7.1.ER.181229T1400Z.181229T1800Z.181229T1842Z.NO/
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Wentworth.
* from tomorrow late morning until Saturday evening
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 19.2 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The
river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...at 19.0 feet...Minor flood stage. Flooding of lowlands
and one or two roads.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 18.1
feet on Nov 13 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3637 7995 3641 7995 3650 7976 3646 7974
3641 7978 3637 7987
$$
NCC033-157-VAC143-590-290926-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0073.181229T0247Z-181231T1000Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.181229T0247Z.181229T1800Z.181230T2200Z.UU/
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Danville.
* from tonight until late Sunday night
* at 08PM Friday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 20.3 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall
below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6
feet on Dec 16 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-290926-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0074.181229T1126Z-190101T0611Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.181229T1126Z.181230T1200Z.181231T1811Z.NO/
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at Paces.
* from tomorrow morning until late Monday night
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 23.9 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin
to flood.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-290926-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0071.181229T0112Z-190101T2300Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.181229T0012Z.181231T0000Z.190101T1100Z.NO/
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at South Boston.
* from this evening until Tuesday evening
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 24.9 feet by Sunday evening. The river will fall below
flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
NCC171-197-290926-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-181229T1841Z/
/ELKN7.1.ER.181228T1935Z.181228T2230Z.181229T0641Z.NO/
827 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Yadkin River At Elkin.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 07PM Friday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after
midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...at 18.5 feet...Rockford Road near Rockford floods.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6
feet on Apr 24 2017.
&&
LAT...LON 3617 8099 3624 8105 3632 8075 3631 8045
3622 8045 3622 8073
$$958
WGUS81 KRNK 290552
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in North Carolina...
Yadkin River At Elkin affecting Surry and Yadkin Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...North Carolina..
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell...
Charlotte and Halifax Counties
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties
Dan River Near Wentworth affecting Rockingham County
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
Runoff from heavy rainfall on Friday continues to flow into mainstem
rivers. This will bring portions of the Roanoke and Dan rivers on 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 11 AM Saturday.
&&
VAC031-037-083-291351-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0077.181230T0000Z-181230T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.181230T0000Z.181230T0000Z.181230T0000Z.NO/
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* from this evening until Sunday morning
* at 11PM Friday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 23.0 feet by late this evening. The river will fall below
flood stage Saturday night.
* Impact...at 23.0 feet...Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3
feet on Nov 16 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-291351-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0072.181229T1942Z-190101T0843Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.181229T1942Z.181230T1800Z.181231T2043Z.NO/
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from this afternoon until late Monday night
* at 11PM Friday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 25.8 feet Saturday night. The river
will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact...at 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of
river road and black walnut road.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 26.1
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
NCC157-291351-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0076.181229T1400Z-181230T0042Z/
/WENN7.1.ER.181229T1400Z.181229T1800Z.181229T1842Z.NO/
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Wentworth.
* from late this morning until this evening
* at 11PM Friday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and
continue to rise to near 19.2 feet by this afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...at 19.0 feet...Minor flood stage. Flooding of lowlands
and one or two roads.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 18.1
feet on Nov 13 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3637 7995 3641 7995 3650 7976 3646 7974
3641 7978 3637 7987
$$
NCC033-157-VAC143-590-291351-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.181229T0215Z.181229T1800Z.181230T2200Z.UU/
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Danville.
* until late Sunday night.
* at 12AM Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 20.3 feet by this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6
feet on Dec 16 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-291351-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0074.181229T1126Z-190101T0611Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.181229T1126Z.181230T1200Z.181231T1811Z.NO/
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at Paces.
* from this morning until late Monday night
* at 11PM Friday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
rise to near 23.9 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by Monday 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 23.3
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-291351-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190101T2300Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.181229T0008Z.181231T0000Z.190101T1100Z.NO/
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Tuesday evening.
* at 12AM Saturday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.9 feet by tomorrow
evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
NCC171-197-290622-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-181229T1841Z/
/ELKN7.1.ER.181228T1935Z.181228T2230Z.181229T0442Z.NO/
1252 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Yadkin River At Elkin.
* until this afternoon.
* at 12AM Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Impact...at 18.0 feet...Flooding of the parking lot at Crater Park
begins.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7
feet on Sep 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3617 8099 3624 8105 3632 8075 3631 8045
3622 8045 3622 8073
$$236
WGUS81 KRNK 291053
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
553 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...Virginia...
Dan River Near Wentworth affecting Rockingham County
Dan River at Paces affecting Halifax County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...North Carolina..
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties
Dan River near Danville affecting Caswell...Rockingham...City of
Danville and Pittsylvania Counties
Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County
Runoff from heavy rainfall on Friday continues to flow into mainstem
rivers. This will bring portions of the Roanoke and Dan rivers on Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper
than you think.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.
The next scheduled statement will be issued by 11 AM Saturday.
&&
VAC037-083-291853-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0072.181229T1942Z-190101T0843Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.181229T1942Z.181230T1800Z.181231T2043Z.NO/
553 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from this afternoon until late Monday night
* at 04AM Saturday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 25.8 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact...at 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of
river road and black walnut road.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 26.1
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
NCC157-291853-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0076.181229T1049Z-181230T0200Z/
/WENN7.1.ER.181229T0803Z.181229T1800Z.181229T2000Z.NO/
553 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Wentworth.
* until this evening.
* at 05AM Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 19.7 feet by this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...at 19.5 feet...Dan Valley Road and River Road in Madison
are closed by floodwaters.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0
feet on Dec 25 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3637 7995 3641 7995 3650 7976 3646 7974
3641 7978 3637 7987
$$
NCC033-157-VAC143-590-291853-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-181231T1000Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.181229T0215Z.181229T1800Z.181230T2200Z.UU/
553 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Danville.
* until late Sunday night.
* at 05AM Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 20.3 feet by this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6
feet on Dec 16 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-291853-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0074.181229T1143Z-190101T0611Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.181229T1143Z.181230T1200Z.181231T1811Z.NO/
553 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at Paces.
* from this morning until late Monday night
* at 04AM Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage this morning and continue to
rise to near 23.9 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by Monday 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 23.3
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-291853-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190101T2300Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.181229T0008Z.181231T0000Z.190101T1100Z.NO/
553 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Tuesday evening.
* at 05AM Saturday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 24.9 feet by tomorrow
evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$597
WGUS81 KRNK 291519
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1019 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...North Carolina...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax
Counties
Dan River Near Wentworth affecting Rockingham County
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
Flooding continues along the lower sections of the Roanoke (Staunton) River
and along the lower Dan River. The Dan is near crest at Wentworth now and
will crest at Danville by this evening. The flooding is expected to remain
in the minor category.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas...the water may be much deeper
than you think.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.
The next scheduled statement will be issued by this evening.
&&
VAC037-083-292318-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0072.181229T1800Z-181231T0325Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.181229T1800Z.181230T0600Z.181230T1525Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* from this afternoon until Sunday evening
* at 09AM Saturday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue
to rise to near 24.8 feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river
will fall below flood stage by tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...at 25.0 feet...Water is several feet deep on portions of
River Road and Black Walnut road.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6
feet on Nov 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
NCC157-292318-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-181230T0230Z/
/WENN7.1.ER.181229T0803Z.181229T1345Z.181229T2030Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River Near Wentworth.
* until this evening.
* at 09AM Saturday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river is past crest now and will fall below
flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...at 19.5 feet...Dan Valley Road and River Road in Madison
are closed by floodwaters.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0
feet on Dec 25 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3637 7995 3641 7995 3650 7976 3646 7974
3641 7978 3637 7987
$$
NCC033-157-VAC143-590-292318-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-181231T0723Z/
/DVLV2.1.ER.181229T0215Z.181230T0000Z.181230T1923Z.UU/
1019 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Danville.
* until late Sunday night.
* at 10AM Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* The river will crest near 19.8 feet by this evening
and fall below flood stage tomorrow early afternoon.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6
feet on Dec 16 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3646 7974 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
3648 7923 3650 7949
$$
VAC083-292318-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-190101T0046Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.181229T1500Z.181230T1800Z.181231T1246Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at Paces.
* from late this morning until Monday evening
* at 09AM Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by late this morning and
continue to rise to a crst near 23.3 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...at 24.0 feet...Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin
to flood.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-292318-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-190101T1725Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.181229T0008Z.181231T0000Z.190101T0525Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at South Boston.
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* at 09AM Saturday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to a crest near 24.6 feet by tomorrow
evening. The river will fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
* Flood history...this crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on Dec 17 2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
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WGUS81 KRNK 291918
FLSRNK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
218 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in North Carolina...
Dan River Near Wentworth affecting Rockingham County
The Dan river at Wentworth has fallen below flood stage. The river
level is expected to continue falling so the flood warning has been
cancelled.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas. Standing water may linger for
a while so continue to heed any road closures.
Graphical forecast information is available on the internet at
http://www.weather.gov/rnk (lower case). Click on 'rivers & lakes'.
&&
NCC157-291948-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-181230T0230Z/
/WENN7.1.ER.181229T0803Z.181229T1345Z.181229T1732Z.NO/
218 PM EST Sat Dec 29 2018
the Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Dan River Near Wentworth.
* at 01PM Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3637 7995 3641 7995 3650 7976 3646 7974
3641 7978 3637 7987
$$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 Dec 28, 2:45 PM EST, 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 28, 2:45 PM EST, 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
245 PM EST Fri Dec 28 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will cross the region tonight, and high pressure will
nose into the region from the west on Saturday. Another moisture
laden warm front will head north towards the area on Sunday, and
cross the region Monday. A cold front will move through the area
Monday night into Tuesday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 230 PM EST Thursday...
A cold front an its associated precipitation heads east of the
region overnight, all while high pressure begins to nose into the
region from the west. The result will be a rapid decrease in any
remaining showers across the eastern portion of the forecast area
this evening. There may be some isolated upslope rain showers across
parts of southeast West Virginia, but the orientation of the 850mb
winds isn't the greatest to support great coverage in showers. Also,
the more westerly, than northwesterly flow and forecast 850mb speeds
of 35 to 40 kts do not support more than mention of some gusty
winds, as compared to concern for values at or near wind advisory
thresholds.
High pressure draws closer to the area during the day Saturday
bringing what will be probably be the last dry day for the entire
forecast area this year. Flood watches will continue across the east
this evening, not out of concern of new rainfall prompting flooding,
but for the potential of the rain that has fallen today to collect
in streams and creeks and rise to flood levels heading into the
evening hours.
Look for low temperatures tonight in the upper 30s to around 40
across the mountains with low to mid 40s across the Piedmont.
On Saturday, expect more sun than clouds by the early
afternoon, no precipitation, and high temperatures ranging from
the mid 40s to around 50 across the mountains and lower 50s to
around 60 across the Piedmont.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 230 PM EST Friday...
Our brief break in the wet weather will be just that, brief. An
upper level trough/low will start to strengthen near Baja California
Saturday night into Sunday morning, head east, and be over eastern
Texas by Monday morning. Here it will lose some of its distinction
as a low, and become more a faster moving open wave as it progresses
into the mid-Mississippi Valley by Monday afternoon. This transition
will allow for southerly flow to once again advect moisture into the
region, all the while a warm front lifts through the area, and then
an association cold front crosses from west to east. This pattern is
very similar to the pattern that is currently unfolding across the
region.
Without a lot of pondering, unless there is a major model
deviation from what has been offered for the past few days, some or
all the of the region will be a strong candidate again for a flood
watch, especially in the Monday through Monday night or Tuesday time
frame. Additional heavy rain is expected, and if not saturated
already, after our most recent heavy rains, the ground everywhere
across the region will still be saturated early next week. There
still is plenty of time to monitor the details of this developing
system prior to hoisting the flag on any new watches. However, we
will start to advertise this potential in our Hazardous Weather
Outlook.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 230 PM EST Friday...
During this portion of the forecast we will be watching both a broad
upper low making slow progresses through south central and southeast
Canada, and a closed upper low that initially will be over the Four-
Corners region of the U.S. before ejecting eastward as an open wave.
Associated first with the Canadian low will be a cold front that
will progress through our region on Tuesday. We are expecting
scattered showers with this feature, and potentially some isolated
upslope rain/snow showers on the backside of the system for western
Greenbrier County, WV.
The cold front is expected to make limited progress south of the
area before stalling in response to the Four-Corners low heading
eastward with southerly flow increasing in advance of it. This will
have the result of buckling the front such that precipitation will
edge back north into the area by around late Wednesday afternoon,
and continue into at least Thursday. Models vary on the timing of
this feature and just how long it will be over our region before
being shunted eastward in response to yet another northern stream
shortwave trough heading into and through the Great Lakes region.
The precipitation over portions of our area late Wednesday through
Thursday has the potential of being a wintry mix, but at this point,
will keep the forecast simple with only a rain versus snow forecast
based upon surface temperatures alone.
Temperatures during this portion of the forecast will be above
normal. Tuesday we may see readings averaging some 15 to 20 degrees
above normal. By Friday, while cooler, readings still are forecast
to be above normal by five to ten degrees.
&&
.AVIATION /20Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 1230 PM EST Friday...
A cold front will move across the area this afternoon into this
evening. Ahead of this front, moderate to heavy rain showers are
expected along with a mix of sub-VFR flight categories. Post
cold frontal passage, conditions are expected to improve fairly
rapidly east of the crest of the Blue Ridge heading through the
evening hours, and especially the early morning hours of
Saturday. Across the mountains, ceilings will be slower to
improve, but visibilities for most locations will improve to
VFR.
During the day Saturday, most locations will be VFR at daybreak.
The area between or just west of a KBLF-KLWB line will have some
lingering IFR/MVFR ceilings through the morning hours.
Confidence of the above forecast scenario is moderate to high.
Extended Aviation Discussion...
Winds may be gusty from the northwest into Saturday, but with
the vast majority of the region experiencing VFR conditions.
Sub-VFR conditions return Sunday into at least Tuesday when the
next series of disturbances and their associated precipitation
return to the area.
Questions concerning flight categories continue into Wednesday
based upon where a frontal boundary is located. If south of the
area, high pressure will win out and VFR conditions will prevail
for most of the area. If the front is more over our region,
sub-VFR conditions will be more likely.
Forecast confidence in the above weather scenario is moderate
through Tuesday with low confidence Wednesday.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
As of 230 PM EST Friday...
No changes to the Flood Watches. The bulk of the heavy rain has
occurred across the area, and only lighter precipitation
remains across the eastern areas. The concern for flooding
continues as water collects in creeks and streams and
eventually the larger stem rivers. Take heed to any flood
warnings that are in effect for your area.
&&
.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flood Watch until 7 PM EST this evening for VAZ007-009>014-
018>020.
Flood Watch through Saturday morning for VAZ015>017-022>024-
032>035-043>047-058-059.
NC...Flood Watch through Saturday morning for NCZ001>006-018>020.
WV...Flood Watch until 7 PM EST this evening for WVZ042>044-507-508.
&&
SYNOPSIS...DS
NEAR TERM...DS
SHORT TERM...DS
LONG TERM...DS
AVIATION...DS
HYDROLOGY...DSHazardous weather outlook, Dec 28, 3:51 AM EST, 11 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 351 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018 NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ015>017-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-290900- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes- Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick- Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox- Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- 351 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central 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. Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch into Saturday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ007-009>014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-290900- Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- 351 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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. Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. RCS
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 28, 11:26 AM EST, 3 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1126 AM EST FRI DEC 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1045 AM FLOOD 1 ENE SANDS 36.25N 81.62W
12/28/2018 WATAUGA NC 911 CALL CENTER
ROBY GREENE ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
1033 AM FLOOD 1 WSW ROARING RIVER 36.21N 81.01W
12/28/2018 WILKES NC 911 CALL CENTER
ONE FOOT WATER FLOWING OVER COTTON MILL
ROAD.
1020 AM FLOOD 4 ESE AMHERST 37.56N 78.98W
12/28/2018 AMHERST VA 911 CALL CENTER
ROAD CLOSED ALONG US 60 WHERE BRIDGE WAS
FLOODING.
1011 AM FLOOD 3 SE NORTH WILKESBORO 36.14N 81.10W
12/28/2018 WILKES NC 911 CALL CENTER
FLOODING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF
STATESVILLE ROAD AND SPEEDWAY ROAD.
&&Local storm report, Dec 28, 11:39 AM EST, 3 hours 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1139 AM EST FRI DEC 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1040 AM FLOOD 4 SSW ROCKY MOUNT 36.95N 79.92W
12/28/2018 FRANKLIN VA 911 CALL CENTER
CREEK HAS OVERTOPPED BRIDGE ALONG RURITAN
ROAD. ROAD IS CLOSED DUE TO THIS FLOODING.
&&Local storm report, Dec 28, 1:13 PM EST, 1 hour 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
113 PM EST FRI DEC 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0109 PM FLOOD 1 SSE BUCK 36.15N 81.23W
12/28/2018 WILKES NC BROADCAST MEDIA
TWITTER PHOTO FROM WFMY VIEWER OF A SWOLLEN
REDDIES RIVER WHICH HAS FLOODED PART OF
CONGO ROAD AND BUCK ROAD.
&&
ALLocal storm report, Dec 28, 1:22 PM EST, 1 hour 36 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
122 PM EST FRI DEC 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0121 PM FLOOD 2 SW SANVILLE 36.70N 80.10W
12/28/2018 PATRICK VA PUBLIC
TWITTER PHOTO OF MINOR FLOODING ON HARDIE
STONE ROAD, LIKELY NEAR ITS CROSSING WITH
SPENCER CREEK.
&&
ALThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 3:49 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Caswell, Rockingham | 116 min |
| Dec 28, 4:35 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Ashe, Watauga | 3 hr |
| Dec 28, 7:34 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Ashe, Watauga | 9 hr |
| Dec 28, 8:59 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes | 6 hr |
| Dec 28, 10:48 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Caswell, Rockingham | 52 hr |
| Dec 28, 11:36 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin | 5 hr |
| Dec 28, 1:29 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Surry, Yadkin | 18 hr |
| Dec 28, 3:06 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Alleghany | 4 hr |
| Dec 28, 4:30 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Ashe, Watauga | 8 hr |
| Dec 28, 4:34 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin | 3 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.