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Flash Flood Warning 69, NWS Blacksburg, VA

September 27, 2024Carroll County, Wythe County, City of Galax, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this flash flood warning at Sep 27, 2024, 10:11 AM EDT for Carroll County, Wythe County, City of Galax, Virginia. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 27, 2024, 10:11 AM EDT (14:11 UTC)
Expired
Sep 28, 2024, 8:50 AM EDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Emergency
Flash flood emergency
Damage threat
Catastrophic
Flood severity
None

Counties Carroll County, VA, City of Galax, VA, Wythe County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:10 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 117 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2024-09-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 117 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2024-09-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 311 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
117 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
591 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
311 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
433 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

389 
WGUS51 KRNK 271411
FFWRNK
VAC035-197-640-272115-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0069.240927T1411Z-240927T2115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1011 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WYTHE AND CARROLL COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
  Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...
  The City of Galax in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 515 PM EDT Friday.

* At 1011 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  5 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 
  1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 
  inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already 
  occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Wythe and Carroll Counties. 
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Wytheville...                      Galax...
  Hillsville...                      Rural Retreat...
  Patterson...                       Max Meadows...
  Fancy Gap...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Big Reed Island Creek, Buddle Branch, Burks Fork, Brush Creek, 
  Brown Lick Branch, Brannon Branch, Ararat River and Brushy Fork.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, 
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather 
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports 
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service 
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3676 8126 3695 8138 3705 8122 3702 8111
      3707 8091 3688 8074 3693 8064 3693 8063
      3670 8045 3665 8049 3666 8059 3661 8063
      3656 8061 3656 8084 3665 8091 3665 8092
      3663 8093 3668 8094 3681 8104 3677 8109

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.5-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

EB
4 follow-up statements
224 
WGUS51 KRNK 272109
FFWRNK
VAC035-197-640-272315-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0069.000000T0000Z-240927T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
509 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WYTHE AND CARROLL COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
  Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...
  The City of Galax in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  6 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already 
  occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Wythe and Carroll Counties. 
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Wytheville...                      Galax...
  Hillsville...                      Rural Retreat...
  Patterson...                       Max Meadows...
  Fancy Gap...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Big Reed Island Creek, Ararat River, Brush Creek, Buddle Branch, 
  Burks Fork, Brown Lick Branch, Brushy Fork and Brannon Branch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, 
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather 
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports 
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service 
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3676 8126 3695 8138 3705 8122 3702 8111
      3707 8091 3688 8074 3693 8064 3693 8063
      3670 8045 3665 8049 3666 8059 3661 8063
      3656 8061 3656 8084 3665 8091 3665 8092
      3663 8093 3668 8094 3681 8104 3677 8109

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

AS
082 
WGUS71 KRNK 272242
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
642 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

VAC035-197-640-272315-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0069.000000T0000Z-240927T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll VA-Wythe VA-City of Galax VA-
642 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WYTHE AND CARROLL COUNTIES...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR CARROLL AND WYTHE COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF GALAX...

At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
that rainfall has exited the area. However, runoff from between 6 
and 9 inches of rain that fell earlier today continues to collect in 
area rivers, and will cause rapid rises through the evening. Several 
roads have been damaged by intense flooding, with some areas 
completely flooded.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Wythe and Carroll Counties. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening rapid river rises.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. REMAIN AT
         HIGHER GROUND! Life threatening flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Wytheville...                      Galax...
Hillsville...                      Rural Retreat...
Patterson...                       Max Meadows...
Fancy Gap...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Brown Lick Branch, Brannon Branch, Brushy Fork, Buddle Branch, 
  Burks Fork, Ararat River, Big Reed Island Creek and Brush Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do 
not attempt to travel tonight unless you are fleeing an area subject 
to flooding or under an evacuation order. There are numerous roads 
that are flooded and impassible, and will remain so at least until 
Saturday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3676 8126 3695 8138 3705 8122 3702 8111
      3707 8091 3688 8074 3693 8064 3693 8063
      3670 8045 3665 8049 3666 8059 3661 8063
      3656 8061 3656 8084 3665 8091 3665 8092
      3663 8093 3668 8094 3681 8104 3677 8109

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

16
513 
WGUS51 KRNK 272312
FFWRNK
VAC035-197-640-281300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0069.000000T0000Z-240928T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
712 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WYTHE AND CARROLL COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
  Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...
  The City of Galax in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 900 AM EDT Saturday.

* At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  that rainfall has exited the area. However, runoff from between 6 
  and 9 inches of rain that fell earlier today continues to collect 
  in area rivers, and will cause rapid rises through the evening. 
  Several roads have been damaged by intense flooding, with some 
  areas completely flooded.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Wythe and Carroll Counties. 
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening rapid river rises.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. REMAIN AT
           HIGHER GROUND! Life threatening flooding of low water
           crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Wytheville...                      Galax...
  Hillsville...                      Rural Retreat...
  Patterson...                       Max Meadows...
  Fancy Gap...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Brown Lick Branch, Brannon Branch, Brushy Fork, Buddle Branch, 
  Burks Fork, Ararat River, Big Reed Island Creek and Brush Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do 
not attempt to travel tonight unless you are fleeing an area subject 
to flooding or under an evacuation order. There are numerous roads 
that are flooded and impassible, and will remain so at least until 
Saturday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3676 8126 3695 8138 3705 8122 3702 8111
      3707 8091 3688 8074 3693 8064 3693 8063
      3670 8045 3665 8049 3666 8059 3661 8063
      3656 8061 3656 8084 3665 8091 3665 8092
      3663 8093 3668 8094 3681 8104 3677 8109

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

16
967 
WGUS71 KRNK 281250
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
850 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

VAC035-197-640-281300-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0069.000000T0000Z-240928T1300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll VA-Wythe VA-City of Galax VA-
850 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CARROLL AND WYTHE COUNTIES AND THE CITY 
OF GALAX HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

&&

LAT...LON 3676 8126 3695 8138 3705 8122 3702 8111
      3707 8091 3688 8074 3693 8064 3693 8063
      3670 8045 3665 8049 3666 8059 3661 8063
      3656 8061 3656 8084 3665 8091 3665 8092
      3663 8093 3668 8094 3681 8104 3677 8109

$$

AMS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash 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 flash flood warning went out at Sep 27, 8:49 AM EDT, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 27, 8:49 AM EDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
849 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue across the
area today, with moderate to heavy rain associated with remnants
of Hurricane Helene expected. This will greatly enhance the
threat of flooding in the mountains and foothills. There is also
a threat for tornadoes this afternoon as Helene's rain bands
track across the area. Calm drier weather is expected over the
weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 845 AM EDT Friday...

Key Messages:

1) Significant flooding expected; do not try and drive through
water covered roads!

2) Heavy rain, landslides, tornadoes, and very gusty winds are
expected to be a threat for much of the area today.

Tornado watch has been issued for the Virginia and North
Carolina piedmont through 6PM. This should be through the end of
the tornado threat for this area. Keep in mind that tornadic
activity associated with tropical cyclones are typically short-
vied. They can form and dissipate in minutes. We are monitoring
radar for both flash flooding and severe weather, but DO NOT
wait for a tornado warning before taking protective action.

No changes to the timing of the rainfall from Tropical Storm
Helene at this time.

Previous Discussion:

Hurricane Helene will likely be downgraded to a tropical storm
as she approaches the southern Appalachians this morning. This
afternoon remnants of Helene will track into eastern Kentucky
and merge with an upper level low this evening. This system will
then wobble over Kentucky through this weekend.

Affects of Helene are already being felt in the southern
Appalachians, as high moisture content interacts with the higher
terrain, wringing out moderate to heavy rain. Repeated rounds
of rain and increased forcing for ascent have contributed to
rainfall amounts so far ranging from 3 to 7 inches in the last
24 hours from the mountains westward. To the east, amounts have
been generally resulted in 1 to 3 inches. An additional 1 to 2
inches is expected for the lower terrain, with 3 to 7 inches
possible for parts of the Blue Ridge and western NC mountains. A
Flood Watch remains in place for the entire area today. Flood
Warnings may linger into tonight while river flooding continues
into the weekend.

Strong sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 60
mph are expected for elevated parts of the Blue Ridge,
generally above 3500 ft. A Wind Advisory is in place for most of
the remainder of the area, with speeds of 15 to 25 mph with
gusts to 45 mph possible.

A few tropical spinups are possible today as rainbands from
Helene arrive from the south. SPC has the area in a Moderate
Risk with a Slight Risk across Southside VA and NW NC piedmont.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 200 AM EDT Friday...

Key Messages:

1) Saturday will be mostly dry and the quietest day of the
weekend, though isolated showers cannot be ruled out.

2) Higher rain chances return for Sunday into early next week,
as the remnant low of Helene tracks back eastward over the area.

Although muggy conditions will continue for Saturday, with
dewpoints generally in the mid to upper 60s, there is moderately
high confidence that mostly dry conditions will be across the
RNK CWA. A few isolated showers will remain possible,
particularly in the higher elevations as upslope flow continues.
However, mid-level dry air will keep most locations free of
rain, with some rare sunshine expected to return, especially in
the NC/VA piedmont. This decrease in cloud cover will cause
temperatures to rise, with highs mainly in the 70s, and eastern
areas seeing low 80s.

The remnant low of Hurricane Helene will meander across the
Ohio River Valley on Saturday and begin to drift back to the
east on Sunday. This will moisten up the atmosphere once again,
allowing scattered showers and possibly even a few thunderstorms
to develop during the afternoon hours on Sunday. The low will
continue to meander across the Mid-Atlantic region heading into
Monday, with no major steering current around to move it
offshore, increasing shower and storm chances. The additional
cloud cover will keep temperatures around normal, with highs
generally in the mid to upper 70s, and lows around 60 degrees.

Confidence is moderate on QPF amounts through Monday, as both
the GFS and ECMWF model ensemble QPF means have around
0.25-0.50" for most of the forecast area. Isolated spots could
see around 0.75" or higher in the heavier showers and storms.
Monday looks to be the wettest day, as the low moving over the
area will increase lift.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 200 AM EDT Friday...

Key Messages:

1) Scattered showers continue early next week as the remnant
low of Helene lingers.

2) A cold front comes through the area midweek, bringing much
quieter and cooler conditions back for the late week.

Not much changes for Monday night into Tuesday, as the remnant
low continues to bring showers across the CWA. By midweek, a
cold front will move across the northern US and finally pick up
the remnant low of Helene and move it offshore. The cold front
looks to mainly be a dry front, but confidence in this remains
low. Models disagree on the exact timing of the front, but once
it does pass through, quieter weather will be in place for the
late week.

Temperatures are expected to be at or above normal through
Wednesday ahead of the front. Highs will mostly be in the 70s,
with piedmont locations around 80 while low temperatures will be
in the upper 50s to low 60s. Once the front passes, high
temperatures return to normal in the mid 70s, with 60s in the
higher elevations, and low temperatures will fall into the 40s
and low 50s.

&&

.AVIATION /13Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 230 AM EDT Friday...

Note: KLWB AWOS remains INOP since 26/2245Z. Amendment not
scheduled.

Persistent area of moderate to occasionally heavy rain, with
prolonged rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour have resulted in
flooding southwest of a line from Bluefield WV to Yadkinville
North Carolina. Ceilings will continue to vary from IFR to MVFR
until sunset then lower to IFR/LIFR across the region overnight.
Visibility will occasionally lower to MVFR in the heavier rain.
Catastrophic, life- threatening flooding is possible overnight
into Friday, especially along the southern Appalachians. Check
your destination before you fly.

Easterly Low Level Wind Shear across the mountains increases
this morning to 40 to 60 kts. Sustain winds of 15-25kft with
gusts from 30-45kts are possible between 13Z and 20Z today as
Helene's winds field moves across the area. Wind speeds diminish
late this afternoon into the overnight hours.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...

Flight conditions should improve Saturday through Tuesday. A
chance of light showers will continue around the remnants of
Helene.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Affects of Hurricane Helene continue to be felt in the southern
Appalachians, as high moisture content interacts with the
higher terrain, wringing out moderate to heavy rain. Repeated
rounds of rain and increased forcing for ascent have contributed
to rainfall amounts so far ranging from 3 to 7 inches in the
last 24 hours from the mountains westward. To the east, amounts
have been generally resulted in less than 3 inches. An
additional 1 to 3 inches is expected for the lower terrain, with
3 to 8 inches possible for parts of the Blue Ridge and western
NC mountains. A Flood Watch remains in place for the entire
area, and we have received reports of high water rescues,
flooded roads, streams and rivers increasing to bankfull and
beyond, and a landslide.

River flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly on the
following rivers: Clinch, New, Roanoke, and Dan.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flood Watch until 8 PM EDT this evening for VAZ007-009>020-
     022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059.
     High Wind Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for VAZ007-009-
     010-012-015>017.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for VAZ011-013-014-
     018>020-022>024-032>035-043>045-058.
NC...Flood Watch until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ001>006-018>020.
     High Wind Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ001-002-
     018.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ003>006-019-
     020.
WV...Flood Watch until 8 PM EDT this evening for WVZ042>044-507-508.
     High Wind Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for WVZ042-043-
     508.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for WVZ044-507.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RCS
NEAR TERM...AMS/RCS
SHORT TERM...JCB
LONG TERM...JCB
AVIATION...RCS
HYDROLOGY...SH
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 27, 3:42 AM EDT, 6 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

NCZ002-019-280745-
Alleghany NC-Wilkes-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina.

.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.
   Wind Advisory.

There is a chance for brief tornadoes to form in Helene's rainbands
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-280745-
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and
southwest 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.
   High Wind Warning.

There is a chance for brief tornadoes to form in Helene's rainbands
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NCZ003>006-020-VAZ010>014-016>018-022-032-033-043-044-WVZ042>044-
280745-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, south central Virginia, southwest
Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

There is a chance for brief tornadoes to form in Helene's rainbands
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

VAZ007-009-280745-
Tazewell-Smyth-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest 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.
   High Wind Warning.

There is a chance for brief tornadoes to form in Helene's rainbands
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

VAZ019-020-023-024-034-035-045-058-WVZ507-508-280745-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-
Halifax-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south
central Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

There is a chance for brief tornadoes to form in Helene's rainbands
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

VAZ046-047-059-280745-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Charlotte-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south
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.

There is a chance for brief tornadoes to form in Helene's rainbands
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

RCS

In the hours before

Local storm report, Sep 27, 5:17 AM EDT, 4 hours 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
517 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0223 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SW Bottom             36.46N 80.78W
09/27/2024                   Surry              NC   911 Call Center

            Tree down blocking Haystack Road near
            intersection with Shelton Road.

&&

CDG
Local storm report, Sep 27, 5:20 AM EDT, 4 hours 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
520 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0330 AM     Flash Flood      1 NW Millers Creek      36.20N 81.25W
09/27/2024                   Wilkes             NC   911 Call Center

            Numerous reports of water flowing across
            roads and bridges in the western portions of
            Wilkes County.

&&
Local storm report, Sep 27, 6:12 AM EDT, 3 hours 59 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0510 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Boone                   36.21N 81.67W
09/27/2024                   Watauga            NC   Broadcast Media

            numerous trees down countywide.

&&

AMS
Local storm report, Sep 27, 7:06 AM EDT, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
706 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0702 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Rutherwood          36.22N 81.60W
09/27/2024  U70 MPH          Watauga            NC   Amateur Radio

&&

AMS
Local storm report, Sep 27, 8:31 AM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
831 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     Rain             3 W Floyd               36.92N 80.37W
09/27/2024  M2.80 Inch       Floyd              VA   Public

            Social media report of 24-hour rainfall
            total.

&&

DS
Local storm report, Sep 27, 9:43 AM EDT, 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
943 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Dobson                  36.39N 80.72W
09/27/2024                   Surry              NC   911 Call Center

            The Surry County 911 Center reports that
            well over 100 trees and many power lines
            were down throughout the county. Dozens of
            roads were blocked as well. Wind gusts of 50
            to 60 mph were observed associated with the
            remnants of Hurricane Helene. Damage reports
            started around 800 AM EDT and continued for
            over two hours.

&&

RAB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 26, 8:58 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKBland, Giles, Tazewell24 hr
Sep 26, 8:59 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKGiles, Pulaski, City of Radford57 hr
Sep 26, 9:54 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKCarroll, Grayson, Wythe, City of Galax24 hr
Sep 26, 10:03 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKCarroll, Grayson, Wythe, City of Galax8 hr
Sep 26, 10:24 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKGrayson, Smyth6 hr
Sep 26, 10:28 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin32 min
Sep 26, 10:48 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin, Roanoke, City of Roanoke29 min
Sep 27, 5:46 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKGiles3 days
Sep 27, 8:02 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatRNKCarroll, Grayson, Smyth, Wythe, City of Galax10 hr
Sep 27, 9:03 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatRNKPatrick7 hr
Sep 27, 9:50 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threatRNKGrayson, Smyth23 hr
Sep 27, 10:08 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatRNKFloyd9 hr
Sep 27, 10:21 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatRNKCraig, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem7 hr
Sep 27, 11:08 AM EDTTornado WarningRNKHenry, City of Martinsville19 min
Sep 27, 11:19 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatRNKBland, Tazewell7 hr
Sep 27, 11:30 AM EDTTornado WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville30 min
Sep 27, 12:47 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Botetourt, City of Covington6 hr
Sep 27, 1:57 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKRoanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem15 hr
Sep 27, 2:13 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville32 min
Sep 27, 2:39 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKPittsylvania36 min
Sep 27, 2:39 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin, Henry, Pittsylvania36 min
Sep 27, 2:45 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKGiles6 hr
Sep 27, 3:28 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKHenry, Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville32 min
Sep 27, 3:53 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKPatrick6 hr
Sep 27, 3:57 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin, Henry, Pittsylvania33 min
Sep 27, 4:09 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKHalifax, Pittsylvania36 min
Sep 27, 4:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKAlleghany, Bath, City of Covington35 min
Sep 27, 4:27 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin, Roanoke, City of Roanoke33 min
Sep 27, 4:32 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKHalifax, Pittsylvania28 min
Sep 27, 4:56 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKBedford, Franklin34 min
Sep 27, 4:59 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKHalifax, Pittsylvania46 min
Sep 27, 5:00 PM EDTFlash Flood WatchRNKCarroll, Pulaski, Wythe, City of Galax, City of Radford20 hr
Sep 27, 5:08 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKHalifax, Pittsylvania37 min
Sep 27, 5:16 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKCraig, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem14 hr
Sep 27, 5:20 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKBedford, Botetourt25 min
Sep 27, 5:48 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKCampbell, Charlotte, Halifax27 min
Sep 27, 5:51 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKHalifax, City of Danville104 min
Sep 27, 6:13 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKBland, Tazewell36 hr
Sep 27, 6:15 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKCampbell, Charlotte, Halifax30 min
Sep 27, 6:36 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Botetourt, City of Covington14 hr
Sep 27, 6:40 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKFloyd14 hr
Sep 27, 6:43 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKHalifax14 min
Sep 27, 7:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCharlotte30 min

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Flash Flood Warnings in Virginia, 2024Every flash flood warning in 2024

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.