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River Flood Warning 69, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Nov 11, 2020, 8:35 PM EST for Campbell County, Charlotte County, Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Nov 11, 2020, 11:10 PM EST. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 11, 2020, 8:35 PM EST (01:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 11, 2020, 11:10 PM EST
- Expired
- Nov 14, 2020, 3:10 AM EST
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Campbell County, VA, Charlotte County, VA, Halifax County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:37 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 Brookneal (BROV2).
- Action stage
- 20 ft
- Minor stage
- 23 ft
- Moderate stage
- 27 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02062500, 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.
089
WGUS41 KRNK 120135
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
835 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA has issued a Flood
Warning 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.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Pigg R Nr Sandy Level,
Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 845 AM EST.
&&
VAC031-037-083-121345-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0069.201112T0410Z-201115T0000Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.201112T0410Z.201113T0000Z.201114T1200Z.NO/
835 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 29.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Lower or southeast end of Radio Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.1
feet on 02/14/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
VAC037-083-121345-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0070.201112T1737Z-000000T0000Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.201112T1737Z.201113T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
835 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 29.5 feet
early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Water starts to reach base of Randolph Post
Office.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.6
feet on 11/06/1985.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
KK10 follow-up statements
075
WGUS81 KRNK 120525
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1225 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
Pigg River Near Pigg R Nr Sandy Level affecting Pittsylvania
County.
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
.Three to six inches of rain fell across lower Roanoke River basin
since early Wednesday morning. .
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Pigg R Nr Sandy Level,
Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon around noon.
&&
VAC031-037-083-121730-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0000Z.201114T1200Z.NO/
1225 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 11:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 25.1 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
*
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.1 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest downstream
begins to flood.At 30.0 feet, the lower or southeast end of Radio
Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.6
feet on 02/23/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
VAC143-121730-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0064.201112T0934Z-201113T1352Z/
/SANV2.1.ER.201112T0934Z.201113T0000Z.201113T0752Z.UU/
1225 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pigg River Near Pigg R Nr Sandy Level.
* From early this morning to Friday morning.
* At 11:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 18.3 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins.At 16.0 feet, Pigg
River Road, Route 771, is closed due to backup flooding along
Fryingpan Creek upstream from Toshes Bridge.At 19.0 feet, water
reaches Graves Bridge Road, Route 990, downstream from the gage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3
feet on 10/12/2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 7976 3699 7976 3700 7963 3703 7952
3697 7943 3686 7951
$$
VAC037-083-121730-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0070.201112T1737Z-000000T0000Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.201112T1737Z.201113T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1225 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 11:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 29.5 feet early Friday
afternoon.
* At 30.0 feet, water starts to reach base of the Randolph Post
Office.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.7
feet on 10/13/2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
AS810
WGUS81 KRNK 120733
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
233 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties.
Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting Roanoke County, the City of
Roanoke and the City of Salem.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
Pigg River near Sandy Level affecting Pittsylvania
County.
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
For the Roanoke River at Brookneal...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Altavista, and Randolph
and on the Pigg River near Sandy Level,...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued around noon.
&&
VAC031-143-121945-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0071.201112T0733Z-201114T1030Z/
/ALTV2.1.ER.201112T0622Z.201112T1200Z.201113T2230Z.NO/
233 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* From early this morning to late Friday night.
* At 2:00 AM the stage was 19.2 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood lowland pastures and farmland.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 02/23/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3715 7938 3715 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-121945-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201115T0105Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0000Z.201114T1305Z.NO/
233 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 1:45 AM the stage was 25.6 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.7 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* At 28.0 feet, the Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest downstream
begins to flood.At 30.0 feet, Lower or southeast end of Radio Road
floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.7
feet on 09/06/1935.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
VAC143-121945-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0064.201112T1231Z-201113T1745Z/
/SANV2.1.ER.201112T1231Z.201113T0000Z.201113T1145Z.UU/
233 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pigg River Near Pigg R Nr Sandy Level.
* From this morning to Friday afternoon.
* At 2:00 AM the stage was 9.3 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning, and continue rising to a crest of 18.6 feet this evening.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* At 16.0 feet, Pigg River Road, Route 771, is closed due to backup
flooding along Fryingpan Creek upstream from Toshes Bridge.At 19.0
feet, water reaches Graves Bridge Road, Route 990, downstream from
the gage.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 03/20/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 7976 3699 7976 3700 7963 3703 7952
3697 7943 3686 7951
$$
VAC037-083-121945-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0070.201112T1546Z-000000T0000Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.201112T1546Z.201113T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
233 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 1:45 AM the stage was 19.0 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning and continue rising to a crest of 29.8 feet early
Friday afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet, water is several feet deep on portions of River Road
and Black Walnut Road.At 30.0 feet, water starts to reach base of
the Randolph Post Office.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.7 feet on 10/13/2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
VAC161-770-775-121945-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0072.201112T1200Z-201113T1200Z/
/RONV2.1.ER.201112T1200Z.201112T1800Z.201113T0000Z.NO/
233 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* From this morning to Friday morning.
* At 2:05 AM the stage was 9.2 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning, and continue rising to a crest of 10.6 feet this
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* At 10.0 feet, Roanoke River Greenway path begins to flood along
right bank.At 10.5 feet, flooding occurs in portions of Wasena
Park.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 01/23/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
3722 7988
$$
AS962
WGUS41 KRNK 121341
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
841 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Virginia...
Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting Roanoke, City of Roanoke and
City of Salem independent cities.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM EST.
&&
VAC161-770-775-130145-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-201113T2328Z/
/RONV2.2.ER.201112T0955Z.201113T0000Z.201113T1128Z.NO/
841 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:20 AM EST Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:20 AM EST Thursday was 11.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6
feet on 04/25/1987.
&&
LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
3722 7988
$$
VAC031-037-083-130145-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201114T1431Z/
/BROV2.3.ER.201112T0214Z.201112T1800Z.201114T0231Z.NO/
841 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration until late Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 7:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 29.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM EST Thursday was 29.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Building #1 on Radio Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.5
feet on 10/01/1924.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
VAC037-083-130145-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0070.201112T1503Z-201116T0200Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.201112T1503Z.201113T1200Z.201115T1400Z.NO/
841 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 22.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 31.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Water starts to reach base of Randolph Post
Office.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.5
feet on 08/13/1928.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
16421
WGUS41 KRNK 121552
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting Roanoke, City of Roanoke and
City of Salem independent cities.
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM EST, or
sooner if conditions warrant.
&&
VAC161-770-775-130400-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-201114T0152Z/
/RONV2.2.ER.201112T0955Z.201113T0000Z.201113T1352Z.NO/
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 10:35 AM EST Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:35 AM EST Thursday was 13.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
3722 7988
$$
VAC031-143-130400-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-201113T1641Z/
/ALTV2.2.ER.201112T0622Z.201113T0000Z.201113T0441Z.NO/
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Thursday was 21.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3715 7938 3715 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-130400-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201114T1449Z/
/BROV2.3.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0000Z.201114T0249Z.NO/
1052 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 9:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 31.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM EST Thursday was 31.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.4 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Building #1 on Radio Road floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
16324
WGUS81 KRNK 121958
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
258 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting Roanoke, City of Roanoke and
City of Salem independent cities.
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties.
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued later tonight around 800 PM EST,
or sooner if conditions warrant.
&&
VAC161-770-775-130800-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-201114T0652Z/
/RONV2.2.ER.201112T0955Z.201113T0600Z.201113T1852Z.NO/
258 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 2:35 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:35 PM EST Thursday was 14.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
3722 7988
$$
VAC031-143-130800-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-201114T0051Z/
/ALTV2.2.ER.201112T0622Z.201113T0000Z.201113T1251Z.NO/
258 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 2:00 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 PM EST Thursday was 22.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, minor lowland flooding is observed.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3715 7938 3715 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC037-083-130800-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201116T0648Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.201112T1531Z.201114T0000Z.201115T1848Z.NO/
258 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 1:45 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:45 PM EST Thursday was 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.6 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, water starts to reach base of Randolph Post
Office.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
VAC031-037-083-130800-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201114T1412Z/
/BROV2.3.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0000Z.201114T0212Z.NO/
258 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 1:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 33.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:45 PM EST Thursday was 33.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Building #1 on Radio Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.9
feet on 12/05/1948.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
16205
WGUS81 KRNK 130208
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
908 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting Roanoke, City of Roanoke and
City of Salem independent cities.
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended 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.
Pigg River Near Pigg R Nr Sandy Level affecting Pittsylvania
County.
For the Roanoke River including Brookneal...Major flooding is
forecast.
For the Roanoke River including Roanoke and Randolph...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
For the Roanoke River including Pigg River near Sandy Level and
Altavista...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 900 AM EST.
&&
VAC161-770-775-131415-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-201114T0305Z/
/RONV2.2.ER.201112T0955Z.201112T1925Z.201113T1505Z.NO/
908 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:05 PM EST Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river crest was 14.0 feet at 12:35
PM EST Thursday afternoon.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Friday morning and continue falling to 2.6 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 3.8 feet, downstream low water bridge on Wiley Drive
is flooded.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Roanoke River Greenway path begins to flood
along right bank.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet, Flooding occurs in portions of Wasena Park.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.38
feet on 07/04/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
3722 7988
$$
VAC031-143-131415-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-201114T0614Z/
/ALTV2.1.ER.201112T0622Z.201113T0600Z.201113T1814Z.NO/
908 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.6 feet
just after midnight Friday. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, minor lowland flooding is observed.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6
feet on 05/22/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3715 7938 3715 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-131415-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201115T0000Z/
/BROV2.3.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0045Z.201114T1200Z.NO/
908 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 34.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday morning and continue falling to 16.6 feet Tuesday evening.
* At 28.0 feet, the Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest downstream
begins to flood. At 30.0 feet, lower or southeast end of Radio
Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.0
feet on 06/23/1995.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
VAC143-131415-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-201114T0206Z/
/SANV2.1.ER.201112T1537Z.201113T0600Z.201113T2006Z.UU/
908 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pigg River Near Pigg R Nr Sandy Level.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 21.4 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.8 feet
just after midnight Friday. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Pigg River Road closed due to backup
flooding along Fryingpan Creek upstream from Toshes Bridge.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, water reaches Graves Bridge Road downstream
from gage.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, water reaches underside of Toshes Road
bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8
feet on 01/25/2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 7976 3699 7976 3700 7963 3703 7952
3697 7943 3686 7951
$$
VAC037-083-131415-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201116T0648Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.201112T1531Z.201114T0000Z.201115T1848Z.NO/
908 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 7:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 27.0 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet
Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, widespread lowland flooding in fields on
the left bank and woods on the right bank.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, water is several feet deep on portions of
River Road and Black Walnut road.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, water starts to reach base of Randolph Post
Office.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.9
feet on 09/07/1996.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
VFJ859
WGUS81 KRNK 131508
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1008 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista affecting Campbell and
Pittsylvania Counties.
VAC031-143-131615-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-201113T1508Z/
/ALTV2.1.ER.201112T0622Z.201113T0600Z.201113T1814Z.NO/
1008 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning for the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Altavista.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 17.9 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall through the weekend.
&&
LAT...LON 3706 7939 3715 7938 3715 7926 3711 7908
3700 7911
$$
VAC031-037-083-140315-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201114T1836Z/
/BROV2.3.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0045Z.201114T0636Z.NO/
1008 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 31.4 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* The river crested at 34.6 feet Thursday evening.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling through the weekend.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Building #1 on Radio Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.5
feet on 10/01/1924.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
WP363
WGUS81 KRNK 131817
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
117 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Altavista, Brookneal,
Randolph...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
&&
VAC037-083-140630-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201116T1800Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.201112T1531Z.201114T0600Z.201116T0600Z.NO/
117 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 12:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 31.4 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:45 PM EST Friday was 31.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Water starts to reach base of Randolph Post
Office.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.5
feet on 08/13/1928.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
VAC031-037-083-140630-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201114T1836Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0045Z.201114T0636Z.NO/
117 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 12:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 29.9 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:45 PM EST Friday was 32.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Lower or southeast end of Radio Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.9
feet on 06/30/1995.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
DS054
WGUS81 KRNK 140137
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
837 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax 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.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...North Carolina...
Dan River near Danville affecting Caswell, Rockingham,
Pittsylvania and City of Danville.
For the Roanoke River...including Randolph...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Roanoke River...including Brookneal...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Dan River...including Danville and South Boston...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
For the Dan River...including Wentworth and Paces...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 815 AM EST.
&&
VAC037-083-141345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201116T2141Z/
/RNDV2.2.ER.201112T1531Z.201114T0600Z.201116T0941Z.NO/
837 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 31.9 feet and cresting.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river is nearing crest at 8:30 PM EST Friday
at 31.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 31.9 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water is several feet deep on portions of
River Road and Black Walnut Road.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Water starts to reach base of Randolph Post
Office.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.0
feet on 06/23/1972.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
3679 7863 3679 7870
$$
VAC031-037-083-141345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201114T1907Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0045Z.201114T0707Z.NO/
837 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 26.5 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river crested at 7:00 PM EST Thursday at
34.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 14.1 feet Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest
downstream begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.0
feet on 06/23/1995.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884
$$
VAC083-141345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-201116T1000Z/
/PCEV2.1.ER.201113T0206Z.201114T1200Z.201115T2200Z.NO/
837 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at Paces.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 6:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 26.6 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage so far occurred at 6:45
PM EST Friday at 26.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.8 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Water reaches the underside of the Route
658 bridge over the Dan River.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3
feet on 03/22/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3647 7923 3663 7920 3672 7902 3660 7898
3656 7911
$$
VAC083-141345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-201117T0214Z/
/SBNV2.2.ER.201112T2037Z.201115T0000Z.201116T1414Z.NO/
837 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River at South Boston.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 7:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 26.3 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage so far occurred at 7:00
PM EST Friday at 26.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.7 feet
Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, A number of businesses in the Riverdale
area are affected.
* Impact...At 29.5 feet, Route 501 begins to flood and number of
businesses in the Riverdale area are affected.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1
feet on 05/24/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 7898 3672 7902 3675 7884 3668 7879
$$
NCC033-157-VAC143-590-141345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-201115T1745Z/
/DVLV2.2.ER.201112T1540Z.201114T0600Z.201115T0545Z.UU/
837 PM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Dan River near Danville.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 26.0 feet and slowly rising.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage so far occurred at 6:45
PM EST Friday at 26.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.4 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The road at Trade Street is closed and the
parking lot at Newton's landing begins to flood
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flooding begins at River District Towers.
Minor flooding along River Street begins.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect Riverside
shopping center.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Flood water begins to affect the Danville
Utilities Complex and the Public Works complex,
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.8
feet on 09/04/1996.
&&
LAT...LON 3646 7973 3650 7976 3664 7941 3663 7920
3647 7923 3650 7948
$$
BMG738 WGUS81 KRNK 140810 FLSRNK Flood Statement National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 310 AM EST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Virginia... Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell, Charlotte and Halifax Counties. VAC031-037-083-140915- /O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-201114T0810Z/ /BROV2.1.ER.201112T0214Z.201113T0045Z.201114T0707Z.NO/ 310 AM EST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...The Flood Warning for the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal. * At 2:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 22.7 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is below flood stage and will continue falling, reaching 14.1 feet Wednesday evening. && LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7881 3695 7884 $$ MBS
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 Nov 11, 6:41 PM EST, 1 hour 54 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 11, 6:41 PM EST, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
641 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
Overnight a cold front will combine with moisture from tropical
cyclone Eta over the Gulf of Mexico to bring another round of
locally heavy rainfall to the Appalachians and central mid
Atlantic region tonight. High pressure will bring drier
conditions for the end of the week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
As of 145 PM EST Wednesday...
A very wet morning for the whole CWA, with the maximum activity
along the spine of the Blue Ridge, and another local max near
Lynchburg. Totals in those areas have been from 2"-4", with 1"-2"
elsewhere. As the afternoon begins, a slight lull in coverage is
occurring as previously forecast. However, as coverage has gone
down, convective activity appears to be on the rise. An individual
cell or two with higher cloud tops and radar returns over 50dBZ have
popped up in southwest VA, as well as some convection near
Greenbrier County, WV.
The focus this afternoon will be watching for when the cold front
enters the area, which will signal the beginning of the second batch
of heavy rain entering our area. CAMs indicate a quick sweep of
heavy rain through the Mountain Empire this evening, and then a bit
of a stall once the front makes it past the Blue Ridge. There is a
pretty good consensus that a band of heavy rain will stick around
for a few hours. The NAM especially tends towards that solution,
holding a band of heavy rain over a line from Roanoke to Lynchburg
for close to 12 hours tonight and into Thursday morning. With some
instability in the area, there could be some thunder mixed in. Based
on the heavy, soaking rain this morning in the Lynchburg area, a
Flash Flood Watch was issued in preparation for the second wave of
heavy rain in that area overnight Wednesday.
Temperatures are warm for this time of year, most sites east of the
Blue Ridge are already over 70 degrees, and will climb a few more
degrees. Everywhere else is at least in the mid 60s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 250 PM EST Wednesday...
Our cold front continues east into central Virginia as strong high
pressure nudges in from the north and west across the Ohio River
Valley. As result rain chances will slowly diminish from west to
east across the region as the front pushes toward the Virginia/North
Carolina coast. Even with that said there may still be ongoing
hydrological issues regarding minor flooding on areas streams and
creeks especially east of the Blue Ridge. Showers look to persist on
the backside of the front as leftover moisture will remain prevalent
through at least Thursday night.
The 12z NAM remains the most aggressive here in stalling the front
along the coast through Friday morning while the remnant low of ETa
passes off the North Carolina coast. The 12z GFS and Euro remains
drier with high pressure taking the wheel late THursday night into
early Friday morning and pushing the front further south into the
Carolinas.
The departing front and remnant core of Eta along with incoming dry
high pressure should provide us with good boundary layer mixing by
Friday afternoon. Model soundings from the GFS, Euro, and even the
Canadian to an extent depict winds out of the northwest at 10-15 mph
with gusts of 20-30 mph up over the higher terrain. This should drag
in some colder air and with lowering relative humidity values comes
a return to overnight lows in the 30s Friday night into Saturday
morning.
Winds diminish Saturday afternoon as high pressure slides east. High
temperatures will remain seasonable in the mid to upper 50s and low
60s. Lows will be a touch warmer in the low to mid 40s as high
pressure heads for the coast and our next cold front approaches from
the Ohio River Valley.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Models continue to show an upper wave of energy crossing through the
northern stream of the jetstream early Sunday morning. This will drag
our next cold front through the region Sunday into Sunday night. The
GFS continues to show a broken line of precipitation pulling through
late Sunday into Monday morning while the European is a touch
quicker by 6 hours and wetter during the same time range.
Synoptically a large trough looks to move into the area Monday
allowing for breezy conditions as our front fades to the east and
cool high pressure settles in.
With the trough a few pieces of weak energy will roll on through
especially with a northwest component to the wind on both Monday
afternoon and evening as well as on Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning. Some upslope snow showers or flurries may be possible
during this time according to the latest 12z GFS and European model
runs. The overall question is to how much moisture can we fetch off
the lakes to the north and will it win out with strengthening high
pressure overhead. Temperatures look to remain at or slightly above
normal through the period.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 645 PM EST Wednesday...
Flight conditions are up a bit, with the prevailing conditions
VFR/MVFR. The current problem is the convective nature of storms at
the moment. Cigs and visibility will drop to IFR/LIFR conditions
rapidly as a strong thunderstorm moves over them. From 1200Z until
1203Z, BCB, ROA and DAN are in the direct path of some of the
stronger convection in the area. BLF, LWB, and LYH are all near the
storms and are in spots that could see formation in that same time
frame. Beyond that, BLF and LWB ought to become a bit more clear as
the front surpasses them. Until 1215Z or so, BCB, DAN, ROA, and LYH
all are within the threat area for thunderstorms and could see
dramatic changes in flight conditions. As the front comes across ROA
and LYH will be at particular risk of extended periods of IFR/LIFR
conditions.
As the front approaches, the prevailing VFR/MVFR will deteriorate
into mostly IFR until later Thursday morning. Cigs will drop and
vsbys will decrease with rain showers. As Thursday morning
progresses, cigs will begin to come up and vsbys will increase
behind the front with some drier air and as diurnal heating begins
to kick in. Conditions will return to a more VFR/MVFR situation.
.Extended Aviation Discussion...
High probability for sub-VFR conditions with widespread rainfall
into Thursday as moisture from the tropics combines with an
upper level trough and surface front over the region. Models
diverge for the weekend with some indication that clearing will
take place as high pressure builds into the north for the
weekend, but maintaining cloudy wet weather along the southeast
Atlantic Coast from the remnants of Eta.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
As of 200 AM EST Wednesday...
No change to previous thinking with locally heavy rainfall
poised to move up from the south this morning. Expect widespread
1 to 2 inch amounts for the piedmont and foothills, with 2 to
locally 3 inches expected along the crest of the Blue Ridge of
the North Carolina Highlands through southern Roanoke County
this morning. Training of rain bands over the same areas is also
possible, which may lead to locally higher amounts and the
possibility of minor flooding of small creeks and streams. A
flood watch has been issued for the counties on either side of
the crest of the Blue Ridge from Roanoke southward as a result
of the potential for heavy rain.
A cold front will pass eastward across the central Appalachians
Wednesday night/early Thursday, bringing a renewed threat of
heavy rain, where an additional 1 to 2 inches is possible, more
so along and east of the Blue Ridge. Localized flooding will
again be a possibility with this rain before it exits the area
to the east by Thursday afternoon.
The strongest potential for mainstem river flooding is found
across the Dan River basin and the Roanoke River downstream of
Roanoke, where bankfull conditions are expected, possibly minor
flooding. The James River basin, as well as basins west of the
Blue Ridge, are not expected to be as heavily impacted.
&&
.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday morning for VAZ023-024-034-
035-045>047-059.
Flood Watch through Thursday evening for VAZ015>017-022-032-
033-043-044-058.
NC...Flood Watch through Thursday evening for NCZ001>006-018>020.
WV...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MBS
NEAR TERM...VFJ
SHORT TERM...ET
LONG TERM...ET/NF
AVIATION...VFJ
HYDROLOGY...MBS/PWHazardous weather outlook, Nov 11, 2:34 PM EST, 6 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 234 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020 VAZ007-009>014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-121945- Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- 234 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Heavy rainfall may produce localized flooding today and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ015>017-022-032-033-043-044-058-121945- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes- Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Henry- Pittsylvania-Halifax- 234 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon 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...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ023-024-034-035-045>047-059-121945- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Charlotte- 234 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south central Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon 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. Heavy rainfall may produce localized flooding today and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Nov 11, 6:56 PM EST, 1 hour 39 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
656 PM EST WED NOV 11 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0649 PM FLASH FLOOD 1 N APPOMATTOX 37.38N 78.82W
11/11/2020 APPOMATTOX VA TRAINED SPOTTER
ABOUT A FOOT OF MOVING WATER COVERING
HORSESHOE ROAD.
&&
VFJSpecial weather statement, Nov 11, 7:24 PM EST, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
724 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
VAZ019-020-024-120115-
Bath-Rockbridge-Alleghany-
724 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN ALLEGHANY...
NORTHERN ROCKBRIDGE AND BATH COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA...
At 723 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Clifton Forge,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Clifton Forge...
Goshen...
Warm Springs...
Millboro...
Hot Springs...
Rockbridge Baths...
and Iron Gate.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3818 7951 3815 7953 3817 7949 3817 7944
3815 7944 3809 7949 3794 7922 3778 7974
3780 7982 3774 7989 3789 8002 3821 7959
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 230DEG 37KT 3783 7984
ASLocal storm report, Nov 11, 7:28 PM EST, 1 hour 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
728 PM EST WED NOV 11 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0623 PM FLASH FLOOD APPOMATTOX 37.36N 78.82W
11/11/2020 APPOMATTOX VA 911 CALL CENTER
NUMEROUS FLOOD REPORTS OF WATER COVERING
ROADWAYS ACROSS APPOMATTOX COUNTY.
&&
VFJLocal storm report, Nov 11, 7:43 PM EST, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
743 PM EST WED NOV 11 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0704 PM FLASH FLOOD 2 ESE WENTWORTH 36.39N 79.74W
11/11/2020 ROCKINGHAM NC 911 CALL CENTER
NUMEROUS REPORTS OF FLOODED ROADS AROUND
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, CONCENTRATED IN THE
REIDSVILLE AND MADISON AREAS, INCLUDING A
SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF SCALE STREET IN
REIDSVILLE.
&&
VFJLocal storm report, Nov 11, 7:57 PM EST, 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
757 PM EST WED NOV 11 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0719 PM FLASH FLOOD 1 N DANVILLE AIRPORT 36.60N 79.34W
11/11/2020 PITTSYLVANIA VA 911 CALL CENTER
WATER OVER THE ROADWAY AT THE INTERSECTION
OF WILKERSON ROAD AND KENTUCK ROAD.
&&
ESTLocal storm report, Nov 11, 8:11 PM EST, 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
811 PM EST WED NOV 11 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0736 PM FLASH FLOOD 2 SE MIKE 37.19N 78.88W
11/11/2020 CAMPBELL VA LAW ENFORCEMENT
JACOBS CREEK FLOWING OVER RED HOUSE ROAD
NEAR BULL HILL ROAD. CAR HAD TO BE REMOVED
FROM WATER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
&&
VFJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 7:01 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Craig, Giles, Montgomery | 6 hr |
| Nov 11, 7:12 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham | 6 hr |
| Nov 11, 7:14 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, City of Covington | 6 hr |
| Nov 11, 7:23 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania | 6 hr |
| Nov 11, 7:24 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bath | 51 min |
| Nov 11, 7:45 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 6 hr |
| Nov 11, 8:00 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Pulaski, Wythe | 33 hr |
| Nov 11, 8:02 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania | 36 hr |
| Nov 11, 8:04 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 3 days |
| Nov 11, 8:04 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 5 days |
| Nov 11, 8:06 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 4 days |
| Nov 11, 8:35 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 5 days |
| Nov 11, 8:40 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Lexington | 35 min |
| Nov 11, 8:50 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Roanoke, Rockbridge | 3 hr |
| Nov 11, 9:15 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 3 hr |
| Nov 11, 10:55 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Franklin | 35 min |
| Nov 11, 11:24 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Patrick | 6 hr |
| Nov 11, 11:55 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 10 hr |
| Nov 12, 12:21 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Bland, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Smyth, Wythe and 1 more | 16 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:10 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Buckingham | 4 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:21 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Botetourt, Craig, Montgomery, Roanoke, City of Radford, City of Roanoke and 1 more | 15 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:35 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 15 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:45 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 30 min |
| Nov 12, 1:50 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Campbell, Pittsylvania | 55 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:50 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 26 hr |
| Nov 12, 5:15 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, City of Martinsville | 11 hr |
| Nov 12, 5:37 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Buckingham | 12 hr |
| Nov 12, 6:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford | 21 hr |
| Nov 12, 9:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna | 10 hr |
| Nov 12, 10:08 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 10:08 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Giles | 20 hr |
| Nov 12, 3:24 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, City of Martinsville | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 3:37 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Botetourt, Craig, Montgomery, Roanoke, City of Radford, City of Roanoke and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 3:41 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Giles, Pulaski, Wythe | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 3:43 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 4:38 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 5:00 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Buckingham | 6 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.