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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Blacksburg, VA

February 16, 2021Charlotte County, Halifax County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Feb 16, 2021, 12:26 PM EST for Charlotte County, Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 5:57 PM EST. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 16, 2021, 12:26 PM EST (17:26 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 16, 2021, 5:57 PM EST
Expired: Feb 18, 2021, 8:22 AM EST
In force: 38 hr
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Charlotte County, VA, Halifax County, VA

The river

Written for the forecast point Roanoke River at Randolph (RNDV2). The gauge peaked at 25.19 ft at Feb 17, 2021, 11:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 21 ft
Minor stage: 24 ft
Moderate stage: 30 ft
Major stage: 34 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02066000, 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.

097 
WGUS41 KRNK 161726
FLWRNK

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1226 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...The National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...

  Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and 
  Halifax Counties.

For the Roanoke River at Randolph...Minor 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 later this evening.

&&


VAC037-083-170530-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0003.210216T2257Z-210219T0211Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.210216T2257Z.210217T1200Z.210218T1410Z.NO/
1226 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* From this afternoon to Thursday evening.
* At 11:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 22.1 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 afternoon and crest around 26.6 feet Wednesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water is several feet deep on portions of 
  river road and black walnut road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.6 
  feet on 04/12/1983.


&&

LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
      3679 7863 3679 7870

$$

WP

4 follow-up statements

532 
WGUS81 KRNK 170233
FLSRNK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
933 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and 
  Halifax Counties.

  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County.

For the Roanoke River at Randolph...Minor flooding is occurring.

For the Dan River at South Boston...Minor flooding is occurring.

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 Wednesday morning at 930 AM EST.

&&


VAC037-083-171445-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T2125Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.210217T0106Z.210217T1200Z.210218T0925Z.NO/
933 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 24.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. 
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 PM EST Tuesday was 24.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 25.4 feet Wednesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. The river 
  is forecast to rise again Friday due to additional rain on 
  Thursday.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water is several feet deep on portions of 
  river road and Black Walnut Road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.4 
  feet on 12/25/2015.


&&

LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
      3679 7863 3679 7870

$$

VAC083-171445-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210219T0700Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.210216T1700Z.210218T0000Z.210218T1900Z.NO/
933 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 9:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 PM EST Tuesday was 22.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 24.2 feet Wednesday evening. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. The 
  river is forecast to rise again Friday due to additional rain on 
  Thursday.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 
  feet on 12/01/1948.


&&

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

$$

VFJ

936 
WGUS81 KRNK 171331
FLSRNK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
831 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and 
  Halifax Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County.

For the Roanoke River at Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Dan River at South Boston...Minor 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 this evening.

&&


VAC037-083-180145-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210219T0100Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.210217T0106Z.210217T1245Z.210218T1300Z.NO/
831 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 25.1 feet rising slowly.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning and continue falling into Thursday night, then 
  rise again Friday but stay below flood stage.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water is several feet deep on portions of 
  river road and black walnut road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 
  feet on 12/03/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
      3679 7863 3679 7870

$$

VAC083-180145-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210219T0646Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.210216T1700Z.210218T0000Z.210218T1846Z.NO/
831 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 23.6 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 24.0 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday 
  afternoon to 19.7 feet and begin rising again early Friday 
  morning. It will rise to 21.4 feet Saturday morning. It will then 
  fall again and remain below flood stage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 
  feet on 09/20/1944.


&&

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

$$

WP

203 
WGUS81 KRNK 180145
FLSRNK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
845 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and 
  Halifax Counties.

  Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County.

For the Roanoke River at Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Dan River at South Boston...Minor 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 Thursday morning at 845 AM EST.

&&


VAC037-083-181345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210219T0230Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.210217T0106Z.210217T1900Z.210218T1430Z.NO/
845 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  Thursday morning and continue falling to 13.2 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water is several feet deep on portions of 
  river road and black walnut road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 
  feet on 02/03/1973.


&&

LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
      3679 7863 3679 7870

$$

VAC083-181345-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210221T1730Z/
/SBNV2.1.ER.210216T1700Z.210218T0600Z.210221T0530Z.NO/
845 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Dan River at South Boston.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday 
  afternoon to 20.2 feet and then begin rising again early Friday 
  morning. It will then rise above flood stage Friday afternoon. It 
  will fall below flood stage again early Sunday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 
  feet on 09/20/1944.


&&

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

$$

VFJ

213 
WGUS81 KRNK 181322
FLSRNK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
822 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and 
  Halifax Counties.

VAC037-083-181430-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T1322Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.210217T0106Z.210217T1900Z.210218T1430Z.NO/
822 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph 
has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* At 7:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 24.0 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is will fall through late tonight, then 
  expected to rise to a crest of 23.7 feet Saturday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3695 7884 3703 7881 3702 7872 3690 7866
      3679 7863 3679 7870

$$

WP

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 16, 5:07 AM EST	Winter Storm Watch	RNK	Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland and 31 more	23 hr
Feb 16, 8:23 AM EST	River Flood Warning	RNK	Halifax	51 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.