Alert archive / Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2020
River Flood Warning 73, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Nov 12, 2020, 6:55 AM EST for Montgomery County, Pulaski County, City of Radford, Virginia. It took effect at Nov 12, 2020, 10:24 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2020, 6:55 AM EST (11:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 12, 2020, 10:24 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 13, 2020, 3:56 AM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties City of Radford, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Pulaski County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point New River at Radford (RDFV2).
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03171000, 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.
996
WGUS41 KRNK 121155
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
655 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...
New River At Radford affecting Pulaski, City of Radford and
Montgomery independent cities.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
New River at Allisonia affecting Pulaski and Wythe Counties.
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 this evening around 700 PM EST, or
sooner if conditions warrant.
&&
VAC121-155-750-130000-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0073.201112T2015Z-201114T0300Z/
/RDFV2.2.ER.201112T2015Z.201113T0600Z.201113T2100Z.NO/
655 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the New River At Radford.
* From this afternoon to Friday evening.
* At 6:15 AM EST Thursday, the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon, and reach a crest of 16.0 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, significant flooding occurs in Bissett Park.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.3
feet on 09/18/2018.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8062 3722 8065 3727 8053 3722 8048
3710 8050
$$
VAC155-197-130000-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-201114T0945Z/
/ALSV2.1.ER.201112T0828Z.201113T0000Z.201113T2145Z.NO/
655 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River AT Allisonia.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 5:30 AM EST Thursday, the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:30 AM EST Thursday was 9.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, water is several feet deep along portions
of Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0
feet on 04/20/2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8098 3702 8073 3699 8064 3692 8070
3686 8081 3685 8089
$$
166 follow-up statements
741
WGUS81 KRNK 121508
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1008 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
New River at Allisonia affecting Pulaski and Wythe Counties.
New River at Radford affecting Pulaski, City of Radford and
Montgomery independent cities.
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 this evening around 800 PM EST, or
sooner if conditions warrant.
&&
VAC155-197-130315-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-201114T1000Z/
/ALSV2.1.ER.201112T0828Z.201113T0000Z.201113T2200Z.NO/
1008 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River AT Allisonia.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 9:30 AM EST Thursday, the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM EST Thursday was 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Several summer homes along the river are
flooded with possibly significant damage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2
feet on 01/31/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8098 3702 8073 3699 8064 3692 8070
3686 8081 3685 8089
$$
VAC121-155-750-130315-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0073.201112T1524Z-201114T0542Z/
/RDFV2.2.ER.201112T1524Z.201113T0600Z.201113T2342Z.NO/
1008 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River At Radford.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 9:15 AM EST Thursday, the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 18.5 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, All of Dedman Center lower parking lots are
flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5
feet on 10/19/1906.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8062 3722 8065 3727 8053 3722 8048
3710 8050
$$
16053
WGUS41 KRNK 121730
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1230 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
New River at Radford affecting Pulaski, City of Radford and
Montgomery independent cities.
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 late tonight at 800 PM EST, or
sooner if conditions warrant.
&&
VAC121-155-750-130530-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-201114T0542Z/
/RDFV2.2.ER.201112T1435Z.201113T0600Z.201113T2342Z.NO/
1230 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River At Radford.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 12:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 PM EST Thursday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, All of Dedman Center lower parking lots are
flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5
feet on 10/19/1906.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8062 3722 8065 3727 8053 3722 8048
3710 8050
$$
16624
WGUS81 KRNK 121841
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
141 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
New River at Radford affecting Pulaski, City of Radford and
Montgomery independent cities.
New River at Allisonia affecting Pulaski and Wythe Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...West Virginia...
New River at Glen Lyn affecting Giles, Mercer, Monroe and Summers
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 800 PM EST, or
sooner if conditions warrant.
&&
VAC121-155-750-130645-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-201114T0513Z/
/RDFV2.2.ER.201112T1435Z.201113T0600Z.201113T2313Z.NO/
141 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River At Radford.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 1:15 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:15 PM EST Thursday was 17.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flooding along sections of Hazel Hollow
road (State Route 626) on Pulaski County side of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8062 3722 8065 3727 8053 3722 8048
3710 8050
$$
VAC155-197-130645-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-201114T0834Z/
/ALSV2.1.ER.201112T0828Z.201113T0000Z.201113T2034Z.NO/
141 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River AT Allisonia.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 12:30 PM EST Thursday, the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:30 PM EST Thursday was 11.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Several summer homes along the river are
flooded with possibly significant damage.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8098 3702 8073 3699 8064 3692 8070
3686 8081 3685 8089
$$
VAC071-WVC055-063-089-130645-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0076.201113T0512Z-201114T1312Z/
/GLLV2.1.ER.201113T0512Z.201113T1200Z.201114T0112Z.NO/
141 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River At Glen Lyn.
* From late tonight to Saturday morning.
* At 12:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 15.8 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low spots along route 649 (Lurich road)
upstream from the gage are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3722 8065 3733 8081 3746 8097 3754 8078
3742 8072 3727 8053
$$
16042
WGUS81 KRNK 122219
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
519 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
New River At Radford affecting Pulaski, City of Radford and
Montgomery Counties.
New River AT Allisonia affecting Pulaski and Wythe Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...West Virginia...
New River At Glen Lyn affecting Giles, Mercer, Monroe and Summers
Counties.
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 late tonight.
&&
VAC121-155-750-131030-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-201113T2221Z/
/RDFV2.2.ER.201112T1435Z.201113T0600Z.201113T1621Z.NO/
519 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River At Radford.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 4:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 17.6 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flooding along sections of Hazel Hollow
road (State Route 626) on Pulaski County side of the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 07/13/1905.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8062 3722 8065 3727 8053 3722 8048
3710 8050
$$
VAC155-197-131030-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-201113T2030Z/
/ALSV2.1.ER.201112T0828Z.201112T1900Z.201113T0830Z.NO/
519 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River AT Allisonia.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 4:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river crested at 12.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Several summer homes along the river are
flooded with possibly significant damage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
feet on 06/21/1972.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8098 3702 8073 3699 8064 3692 8070
3686 8081 3685 8089
$$
VAC071-WVC055-063-089-131030-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0076.201113T0300Z-201114T0712Z/
/GLLV2.1.ER.201113T0300Z.201113T1200Z.201113T1912Z.NO/
519 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River At Glen Lyn.
* From this evening to late Friday night.
* At 4:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 15.8 feet Friday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low spots along route 649 (Lurich road)
upstream from the gage are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.7
feet on 02/23/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3722 8065 3733 8081 3746 8097 3754 8078
3742 8072 3727 8053
$$
WP260
WGUS81 KRNK 130255
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
955 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
New River At Radford affecting Pulaski, City of Radford and
Montgomery independent cities.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
New River AT Allisonia affecting Pulaski and Wythe Counties.
For the New River including Radford...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the New River including Allisonia...Minor flooding is forecast.
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 by Friday morning at 945 AM EST.
&&
VAC121-155-750-131500-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-201113T2234Z/
/RDFV2.2.ER.201112T1435Z.201113T0600Z.201113T1634Z.NO/
955 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River At Radford.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 9:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
just after midnight Friday. It will then fall below flood stage
late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, riverside parking lots are affected
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, significant flooding occurs in Bissett Park.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, all of Dedman Center lower parking lots are
flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8
feet on 11/20/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8062 3722 8065 3727 8053 3722 8048
3710 8050
$$
VAC155-197-131500-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-201113T2030Z/
/ALSV2.1.ER.201112T0828Z.201112T1900Z.201113T0830Z.NO/
955 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the New River AT Allisonia.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river crest was 12.1 feet at 3:15 PM
EST Thursday afternoon.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Thursday night and continue falling to 2.8 feet early Tuesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, parts of Julia Simpkins Road, Route 693 on
the right bank are cut off.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, water is several feet deep along portions
of Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6
feet on 02/23/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8098 3702 8073 3699 8064 3692 8070
3686 8081 3685 8089
$$
VFJ724
WGUS81 KRNK 130856
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
356 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Virginia...
New River at Radford affecting Pulaski County, Montgomery County,
and the city of Radford.
VAC121-155-750-131000-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-201113T0856Z/
/RDFV2.2.ER.201112T1435Z.201113T0600Z.201113T1634Z.NO/
356 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning for the New River At Radford has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the New River At Radford.
* At 3:15 AM EST Friday, the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and stay below flood
stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 8062 3722 8065 3727 8053 3722 8048
3710 8050
$$
PWWhat 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 12, 6:13 AM EST, 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 12, 6:13 AM EST, 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
613 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
Heavy rainfall across the region will gradually come tom an end
as a cold front pushes slowly through the region today. High
pressure then builds in with drier weather expected through the
weekend.
&&
.NEAR TERM /TODAY AND TONIGHT/...
As of 120 AM EST Wednesday...
Heavy rain event continues across the Appalachians and central
mid Atlantic region. Weak frontal boundary will continue to
push slowly eastward today in a moisture rich environment so
anticipate excessive rainfall and flooding will be prevalent
across much of the region, especially east of the Blue Ridge,
through this morning. As the front finally starts to push off to
the east, rain will taper off from west to east and
precipitable water will finally start to decrease this
afternoon. However expect runoff into larger waterways will
continue with flooding along some mainstem rivers expected
through Friday. Lingering showers/drizzle will gradually
dissipate Thursday night with locations from the foothills of
the Blue Ridge westward dry by daybreak Friday.
Temperatures today will be cooler but still above normal with
highs east of the Ridge in the upper 60s and generally around 60
to the west. Behind the front tonight lows will be cooler with
mid/upper 40s and some lower 50s for the foothills of NC.
&&
.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 120 AM EST Thursday...
High pressure should build eastward from the Ohio River Valley into
the Mid Atlantic on Friday as low pressure associated with a cold
front heads further offshore. The resulting pressure gradient
combined with sunshine to promote boundary layer mixing will provide
a breezy day with northwest winds gusting in the 15 to 25 MPH range
during the afternoon. Any lingering shower chances from the morning
should vanish by midday. Temperatures should fall considerably by
Saturday morning due to the drier air, lighter winds, and generally
clear skies as high pressure crosses overhead.
The flow should turn around to the southwest by Saturday as high
pressure heads off the coast and a cold front tracks across the
Mississippi River Valley. Clouds will steadily increase from the
west through the day and into Saturday night. As a result of the
warm air advection and increasing cloudiness, there will be a
rebound in temperatures. The cold front should pass overhead on
Sunday evening, but confidence on any showers is highest west of the
Blue Ridge as limited moisture reaches the Piedmont according to the
models. In the wake of the front, winds will turn to the northwest
and become gusty by Sunday night as temperatures dive again. Some
upslope enhancement in the higher terrain of Greenbrier County may
produce a slight chance of light rain or snow showers.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 250 PM EST 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 /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 610 AM EST Thursday...
Periods of heavy rain continue to affect TAF sites, but the back
edge is visible on radar and has already cleared KBLF and KLWB.
Expect the rain will continue to push slowly off to the east
with the back edge reaching KROA and KBCB later this morning,
then KLYH and KDAN early this afternoon. However, a backdoor
front will sink through the region behind the rain and keep some
scattered light showers going into this evening, mainly east of
the Blue Ridge. Cigs will be a bit variable but trend to IFR
behind the rain. There are some hints that cigs may perk up late
but this is low confidence so will not show this trend in the
TAFs.
Winds will generally be light, though there may be some
enhanced low level flow east of the Blue Ridge this afternoon
with some low end gusts possible.
.Extended Aviation Discussion...
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.
&&
.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flash Flood Watch until 11 AM EST this morning for VAZ023-024-
034-035-045>047-059.
Flood Watch through this evening for VAZ015>017-022-032-033-
043-044-058.
NC...Flood Watch through this evening for NCZ001>006-018>020.
WV...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MBS
NEAR TERM...MBS
SHORT TERM...PW
LONG TERM...ET/NF
AVIATION...MBS/VFJHazardous weather outlook, Nov 12, 1:59 AM EST, 4 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 159 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020 VAZ007-009>014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-131000- Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- 159 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Heavy rainfall may produce localized flooding today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ015>017-022-032-033-043-044-058-131000- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes- Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Henry- Pittsylvania-Halifax- 159 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS 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...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...Friday through Wednesday. River flooding will persist through Friday. Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ023-024-034-035-045>047-059-131000- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham- Charlotte- 159 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south central 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. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. River flooding will persist through Friday. Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Nov 12, 1:45 AM EST, 5 hours 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
145 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
VAZ058-059-120715-
Halifax-Charlotte-
145 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT
CHARLOTTE AND HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 143 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over western
Halifax County, or near Nathalie, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
South Boston...
Halifax...
Brookneal...
Keysville...
Charlotte Court House...
Phenix...
and Ingram.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. A flood warning is in effect. Please, do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
LAT...LON 3689 7849 3670 7865 3667 7863 3669 7865
3669 7868 3666 7870 3660 7919 3705 7909
3705 7907 3703 7900 3705 7897 3702 7891
3712 7886 3719 7864 3716 7862 3714 7859
3715 7855 3713 7851 3709 7848 3708 7844
TIME...MOT...LOC 0643Z 244DEG 35KT 3687 7901
11Local storm report, Nov 12, 3:27 AM EST, 3 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
327 AM EST THU NOV 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0130 AM FLASH FLOOD RUSTBURG 37.28N 79.10W
11/12/2020 CAMPBELL VA 911 CALL CENTER
CAR STRANDED ON RED HOUSE ROAD. THERE WERE
SEVERAL REPORTS COUNTYWIDE OF WATER ACROSS
THE ROADS RESULTING IN ROAD CLOSURES.
0250 AM FLASH FLOOD APPOMATTOX 37.36N 78.83W
11/12/2020 APPOMATTOX VA 911 CALL CENTER
REPORTS OF FLOODING COUNTYWIDE ASSOCIATED
WITH ROAD CLOSURES. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY
WATER RESCUES SINCE MIDNIGHT, BUT THIS MAY
BE THAT FOLKS ARE STAYING HOME AND OFF THE
ROADS.
&&Local storm report, Nov 12, 5:04 AM EST, 1 hour 51 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
504 AM EST THU NOV 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0502 AM FLOOD 3 NE WILBAR 36.29N 81.28W
11/12/2020 WILKES NC 911 CALL CENTER
BRIDGE UNDER WATER, ROAD CLOSED.
&&
11Local storm report, Nov 12, 5:22 AM EST, 1 hour 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
522 AM EST THU NOV 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0430 AM FLOOD 3 E PULASKI 37.04N 80.75W
11/12/2020 PULASKI VA LAW ENFORCEMENT
PEAK CREEK IN PULASKI HAS FLOODED OUT OF ITS
BANKS ACROSS THE DORA HIGHWAY.
&&
16Local storm report, Nov 12, 6:22 AM EST, 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
622 AM EST THU NOV 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0617 AM FLOOD 4 NW SHAWSVILLE 37.20N 80.32W
11/12/2020 MONTGOMERY VA PUBLIC
NORTH FORK OF THE ROANOKE RIVER AT LEAST 2-3
OVER ITS BANKS. DELTA LANE IMPASSABLE.
&&The 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 | Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax | 55 hr |
| 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, 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.