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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Feb 15, 2025, 10:17 PM EST for Campbell County, Charlotte County, Halifax County, Virginia. It took effect at Feb 16, 2025, 3:06 AM EST. It was in force for 41 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2025, 10:17 PM EST (03:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2025, 3:06 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 17, 2025, 8:09 PM EST
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
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 03:20 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.
868
WGUS41 KRNK 160317
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1017 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...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.
For the Roanoke River...including Brookneal, and 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 Sunday morning at 1030 AM EST.
&&
VAC031-037-083-161530-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0013.250216T1127Z-250217T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.250216T1127Z.250217T0000Z.250217T0900Z.NO/
1017 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest
downstream begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 26.5 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.4 feet on 03/22/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
WP8 follow-up statements
053
WGUS81 KRNK 160617
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
117 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell,
Charlotte and Halifax Counties.
For the Roanoke River...including Brookneal...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 130 PM EST.
&&
VAC031-037-083-161830-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.250216T0806Z-250217T1200Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.250216T0806Z.250216T1800Z.250217T0900Z.NO/
117 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest
downstream begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 21.5 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.4 feet on 03/22/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
WP991
WGUS41 KRNK 161338
FLWRNK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
838 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell, Halifax
and Charlotte Counties.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
&&
VAC031-037-083-170145-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250218T0316Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.250216T1800Z.250217T1516Z.NO/
838 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest
downstream begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 26.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM EST Sunday was 26.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.4 feet on 02/07/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
11704
WGUS81 KRNK 161549
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1049 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell, Halifax
and Charlotte Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and
Charlotte Counties.
For the Roanoke River...including Brookneal, Randolph...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 1100 PM EST.
&&
VAC031-037-083-170400-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250218T0440Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.250217T0000Z.250217T1640Z.NO/
1049 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest
downstream begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 27.0 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EST Sunday was 27.0 feet. The river is
still rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.9 feet on 01/28/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-170400-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250219T2000Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.250216T1456Z.250217T1200Z.250219T0800Z.NO/
1049 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water starts to reach base of Randolph
Post Office.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.3
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
11226
WGUS81 KRNK 170048
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
748 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax,
Charlotte and Campbell Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting City of Roanoke, Roanoke and
City of Salem independent cities.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista,
Brookneal, Randolph...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EST.
&&
VAC161-770-775-170200-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250217T0048Z/
/RONV2.1.ER.250215T2257Z.250216T0850Z.250216T2202Z.NO/
748 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Roanoke River At Roanoke.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:35 PM EST Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet and falling.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.7 feet Friday
evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3720 8012 3729 8016 3732 8006 3731 7988
3722 7988
$$
VAC037-083-171300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.250216T1456Z.250217T1200Z.250218T1500Z.NO/
748 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 25.6 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM EST Sunday was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.3 feet on 02/08/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
VAC031-037-083-171300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.250216T2300Z.250217T1624Z.NO/
748 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest
downstream begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 28.0 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM EST Sunday was 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.9 feet on 01/28/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
WP955
WGUS81 KRNK 170202
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
902 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax,
Charlotte and Campbell Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and
Halifax Counties.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, 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.
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 Monday morning at 915 AM EST.
&&
VAC031-037-083-171415-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250217T2100Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.250216T2300Z.250217T1624Z.NO/
902 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest
downstream begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 27.8 feet and cresting.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EST Sunday was 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.8 feet on 05/23/1942.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-171415-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.250216T1456Z.250217T1200Z.250218T1500Z.NO/
902 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 25.9 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EST Sunday was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.3 feet on 02/08/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
WP408
WGUS81 KRNK 171358
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Buchanan affecting Botetourt County.
James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and
Buckingham Counties.
James River At Bent Creek affecting Nelson, Buckingham and
Appomattox Counties.
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and
Charlotte Counties.
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax, Campbell
and Charlotte Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Holcomb Rock affecting Amherst, Bedford, Campbell
and City of Lynchburg.
For the Middle James...including Holcomb Rock, Bent Creek,
Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista,
Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 815 PM EST.
&&
VAC003-029-065-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250218T1609Z/
/SVEV2.1.ER.250217T0035Z.250217T1800Z.250218T0409Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...James River at Scottsville.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Ferry Street gate is closed.
At 22.0 feet, Main Street gate is closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 21.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM EST Monday was 21.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.1 feet on 01/26/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3771 7861 3774 7871 3784 7850 3778 7840
3770 7843
$$
VAC011-029-125-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250218T0414Z/
/BECV2.1.ER.250217T0047Z.250217T1200Z.250217T1614Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...James River at Bent Creek.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of farmlands and field roads in
the area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM EST Monday was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.0 feet on 01/09/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3737 7899 3746 7903 3765 7885 3774 7871
3771 7861 3753 7879
$$
VAC009-019-031-680-180115-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250218T0102Z/
/HRKV2.1.ER.250216T2015Z.250217T0515Z.250217T1302Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...James River at Holcomb Rock.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Two feet of water in powerhouse lower
floor.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 22.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM EST Monday was 23.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.4 feet early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.0 feet on 09/06/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3754 7940 3760 7936 3750 7915 3746 7903
3737 7899 3740 7925
$$
VAC037-083-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250219T2112Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.250216T1456Z.250217T1800Z.250219T0912Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 27.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM EST Monday was 27.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.6 feet on 01/11/2024.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
VAC031-037-083-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250218T0800Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.250216T2300Z.250217T2000Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM EST Monday was 25.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 9.0 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.2 feet on 04/14/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC023-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250218T0502Z/
/BNNV2.2.ER.250216T0936Z.250217T0100Z.250217T1702Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...James River at Buchanan.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Right bank above gage and flats above town
on left bank are inundated. Mostly agricultural lands affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 18.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM EST Monday was 20.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.1 feet on 04/17/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3748 7968 3751 7976 3765 7950 3760 7936
3753 7938 3754 7940
$$
AMS375
WGUS81 KRNK 171824
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
124 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Virginia...
James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and
Buckingham Counties.
James River At Bent Creek affecting Nelson, Buckingham and
Appomattox Counties.
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax, Campbell
and Charlotte Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and
Charlotte Counties.
For the Middle James...including Holcomb Rock, Bent Creek,
Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista,
Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 late tonight at 130 AM EST.
&&
VAC003-029-065-180630-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250218T1734Z/
/SVEV2.1.ER.250217T0035Z.250217T1715Z.250218T0534Z.NO/
124 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...James River at Scottsville.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Ferry Street gate is closed.
At 22.0 feet, Main Street gate is closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 21.7 feet and cresting.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:15 PM EST Monday was 21.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 12.7 feet
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.1 feet on 01/26/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3771 7861 3774 7871 3784 7850 3778 7840
3770 7843
$$
VAC011-029-125-180630-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250218T0758Z/
/BECV2.1.ER.250217T0047Z.250217T1200Z.250217T1958Z.NO/
124 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...James River at Bent Creek.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.6 feet and falling.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 PM EST Monday was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 9.2 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.0 feet on 02/24/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3737 7899 3746 7903 3765 7885 3774 7871
3771 7861 3753 7879
$$
VAC031-037-083-180630-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250218T0801Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.250216T2300Z.250217T2001Z.NO/
124 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 23.6 feet and falling.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EST Monday was 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 9.0 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.7 feet on 10/30/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
VAC037-083-180630-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250219T2112Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.250216T1456Z.250217T1745Z.250219T0912Z.NO/
124 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water is several feet deep on portions of
River Road and Black Walnut Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 27.7 feet and cresting.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EST Monday was 27.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 12.6 feet
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.6 feet on 01/11/2024.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
3680 7863 3680 7870
$$
AMS696
WGUS81 KRNK 180109
FLSRNK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
809 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...The Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia has been
cancelled...
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Campbell, Halifax
and Charlotte Counties.
VAC031-037-083-180215-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250218T0109Z/
/BROV2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.250216T2300Z.250217T2211Z.NO/
809 PM EST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning has been cancelled for:
the Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 22.8 feet. Flood stage
is 23.0 ft. The river is falling and will continue to fall
further overnight.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall
below flood stage late Tuesday.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to around 9.0 feet
by Saturday.
- For additional information, please go to:
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885
$$
RABWhat 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 Feb 15, 6:50 PM EST, 3 hours 27 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 6:50 PM EST, 3 hours 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
650 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
A strong front will track through the area Sunday with a band of
showers and possibly a thunderstorm increasing the threat of
flooding. Blustery and much colder conditions arrive Sunday
night and Monday as the low tracks across New England.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 630 PM EST Saturday...
Key message:
- Winter Weather Advisories cancelled
- Flooding ongoing across much of Southeast WV and
Southwest VA. Flood watch continues.
- Areas of Fog tonight
- Wind Advisory issued for Sunday into Monday
West-east oriented area of rain had stay fairly persistent
through the day which has produced much more rain than earlier
forecast, with 2-3 inches common over southeast WV into far SW
VA east to the Blue Ridge. This has led to extensive flooding
along area creeks/stream and rivers, with hardest hit areas in
southern WV into far southwest Virginia.
Latest radar trends finally show this area of rain moving north
and high res solutions have it pushing out of the I-64 corridor
by midnight, while another area of rain starts to track toward
the NC Piedmont into southside VA, though this area has not been
as hard hit.
Will leave the flood watches going.
Fog will also become a concern, and those traveling will need to
be alert as debris and flooding roads will be a hazard on
roadways, especially in southwest VA and southeast WV tonight.
Previous discussion...
Temperatures along the Blue Ridge were rising slowly, but were still
from near 32 degrees as of 2PM. Deep moisture and strong
synoptic scale lift had returned to the Mid Atlantic region. The
southern edge of the warm front and isentropic lift advance
north of I-64 west of Lexington during the evening. South of the
warm front precipitation will stop or become much lighter.
However, with a light wind at the surface and abundant low level
moisture, fog will develop overnight. Dense fog, with
visibility at or below one half mile, is possible. Given the
amount of tree branches and power lines on roads in the area,
any fog will make it especially difficult to see these hazards.
The upper trough in the southern stream digs into the lower
Mississippi Valley tonight, then rounds the base of the long wave
trough and lifts northeast across to the Mid Atlantic coast on
Sunday, lowering 500 MB heights late tonight and Sunday.
Significant change in air mass and intense cold air advection starts
Sunday afternoon behind a cold front. Impressive upper diffluence
reaches the southern Blue Ridge by Sunday morning. Tonight through
the time the front crosses the area on Sunday 850MB temperatures
will be in the +6 to +10 range. By the end of the day Sunday 850 mb
temperatures crash to -4 to -8. Bufkit forecast soundings from the
3KM NAM showed a surge in wind immediately behind a cold front. The
boundary crosses the area between 8AM and 4PM. Models depict a 60
knot cross barrier low-level jet behind the front by Sunday evening.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 130 PM EST Saturday...
Key Points:
1. Wind Advisory concerns Sunday night into early Monday
2. Low Wind Chills Sunday night into early Monday morning.
3. Dry and colder Tuesday.
4. Onset of potential winter storm late Tuesday night.
A look at the 15 Feb 00Z NCEP Ensemble Mean 500mb Geopotential
Heights show a double barrel closed low extending from Manitoba to
Quebec early Sunday night. Two associated trough axis extend from
this system. One will extend eastward over New England. The second
will extend south into the Ohio Valley. As we progress through
Monday and into Monday evening, the upper low will deepen and merge
into one low center, and shift east to over the Canadian Maritimes.
Nearly zonal flow is expected over our region. A trailing trough
associated with the upper low is expected to extend westward into
south central Canada. For Tuesday into Tuesday night, the trough over
south central Canada heads south into central CONUS and begins to
deepen. In response, flow over our region starts to back and heights
increase slightly.
At the surface, low pressure is expected to be located over New
England early Sunday evening with a tailing cold front along the mid-
Atlantic coast and eastern sections of the Carolinas. Concurrently,
an area of high pressure will extend from south central Canada, south
to Texas. By Monday into Monday night, the axis of the central US
ridge is expected to shift eastward to over the Southeast US. The
low over New England is expected to make gradual progress to over
the Canadian Maritimes. For Tuesday into Tuesday night, the axis of
the ridge shifts to over our region. Concurrently, an inverted
trough begins to develop from South Texas into the Lower Mississippi
Valley.
A look at the 15 Feb 00Z NAEFS Ensemble Situational Awareness data
shows 850mb temperatures Sunday Night falling behind a departing
cold front. By daybreak Monday, values are expected to range from
-14C to -10C, nw-se. These values correspond to the 2.5 to 10
percentile of the 30-year CFSR climatology. On Monday, these values
moderate a bit, reaching a range of -9C to -4C, n-s, by the early
evening. A slight warming trend continues Monday night with values
by daybreak Tuesday ranging from -8C to -2C, n-s. On Tuesday, values
remain about the same. Only a small increase is expected Tuesday
night, reaching -7C to -2C, n-s.
The above weather patterns offers a Sunday night where our region
will be on the back side of the exiting low pressure and the
building of high pressure to our west. The result will be a tight
pressure gradient between the two with very gusty conditions across
the region. The northwest flow will help maintain upslope snow
showers across the preferred regions of Southeast West Virginia,
south into the Northern Mountains of North Carolina. Snowfall amounts
should be minimal, with the highest totals over western Greenbrier
County.
Forecast 850mb winds are expected to range from about 40 to 50kts
across the region. The concern is the potential for Wind Advisory or
near Warning criteria winds. Combine the expected wind speeds with
both saturated soils and lingering damaged trees/limbs from the
recent freezing rain event, and the ingredients are there for trees
and power lines to be brought down.
As colder air surges into the area, the combination of the colder
temperatures and stronger winds will help to produce low wind
chills. The teens to lower 20s are expected for the Piedmont region.
Single digits will be common across the mountains with the single
digits below zero possible for western Greenbrier County and some of
the highest peaks of the Mountain Empire region of southwest
Virginia and the mountains of Northwest North Carolina
Winds decrease through the day on Monday and even more so Monday
night into Tuesday. Temperatures will be below normal for this time
of year.
For Tuesday night, we expect increasing cloud cover in advance of
our next approaching system. This system will be in association with
the developing inverted trough across the southern portion of the
US. Moisture will begin to stream into our area in advance of this
system. By daybreak Wednesday, western and northern parts of the
area may start experiencing precipitation from this system. Models
are in pretty good agreement that conditions at the surface and
within the low level profile will be cold enough for snow at the
onset.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 130 PM EST Saturday...
Key Points:
1. Increasing confidence of a winter storm Wednesday into Thursday.
2. Drier and trending slightly milder Friday into Saturday.
A look at the 15 Feb 00Z NCEP Ensemble Mean 500mb Geopotential
Heights shows the formation of a closed low Wednesday into Wednesday
night over the Great Lakes region. An associated shortwave trough
extends south into the Mississippi Valley. By Thursday into Thursday
night, the low opens into a progressive trough moving across the
Great Lakes region. Its associated trough axis moves across the mid-
Atlantic region. For Friday into Friday night, the trough progresses
to the area of Newfoundland and Labrador, a shortwave ridge builds
over the Midwest, and a new trough starts developing from the
Northern Plains States, southwest into the Four Corners region. On
Saturday, the trough to our west moves eastward and evolves to
longwave trough pattern centered over the Mississippi Valley.
At the surface, the axis of the ridge over our region weakens in
response to the southern US inverted trough progressing eastward. As
it moves eastward, its influence is expected to expand northeastward
with its axis extending from Florida to just off the coast of the
Carolinas by Wednesday evening. For Thursday into Thursday night,
the inverted trough deepens into a closed low in the western
Atlantic east of New England and south of Nova Scotia. High pressure
over the central US expends eastward into the Tennessee Valley. For
Friday into Friday night, the central US high continues its
expansion eastward. Saturday into early Saturday night, the center
of the high shifts to the Southern Appalachians.
A look at the 15 Feb 00Z NAEFS Ensemble Situational Awareness data
shows 850mb temperatures by the early evening on Wednesday are
expected to range from -6C to -2C, nw-se. Wednesday night through
Thursday, values will trend lower, reaching a range of -13C to -10C,
nw-se by Thursday evening. These values will correspond to the 2.5
to 10 percentile of the 30-year CFSR climatology. For the far
southwest portion of the area, the numbers represent the 1 to 2.5
percentile. On Thursday night, only small moderation is expected
with daybreak Friday values ranging from -12C to -8C, nw-se. On
Friday, values start to moderate, reaching -8C to -6C, nw-se by the
early evening. Friday night into early Saturday morning, values
increase to -6C north to -4C south. By Saturday evening, expect a
range of -5C to -3C, n-s.
The above weather patterns offers a broad shield of precipitation
progressing into our region on Wednesday in association with the
southern stream system. For most of our region, surface and low
level thermal profiles are offering a snow forecast. Enough of a
warm nose may infiltrate the southeastern sections of the region to
offer a p-type challenge. An additional challenge, is how much
influence will a northern stream system have on the potentially
multi-day wintry event. The deterministic solutions offer too broad
of a spectrum of solutions for there to be good confidence on this
question just yet. However, the various guidance equally does not
suggest there will be no influence from the northern system. The
question is more will the two work in tandem with each other, a
unique distinction between the two, or some hybrid solution where
there is some interaction between the two. Our most recent forecast
is leaning toward the third option with at least some interaction
between the two.
Taking a look at snowfall probabilities from DESI for the 48 hours
concluding 7pm Thursday, currently there is a 50 percent probability
or greater of five inches or greater of snowfall across all of our
Southeast West Virginia counties, most of our Southwest Virginia
counties except those nearest the North Carolina border, and
southwest of Wytheville along the I-81 corridor. Areas along and
southeast of a Reidsville to South Boston line have a 30 to 40
percent probability of experiencing 0.1 inch or more of freezing
rain during the same time period.
As we progress into Friday and Saturday, for the most part,
precipitation-free conditions are expected. The exception may be
some residual upslope snow showers across portions of Southeast West
Virginia. Temperatures are expected to trend slightly milder.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 630 PM EST Saturday...
Poor flying weather expected into Sunday morning. Low cigs/vsbys
with low level wind shear this evening into overnight. Will see
wind turn from the east-southeast to the southwest overnight as
warm front lifts north taking the majority of the rain with it.
The cold front expected Sunday will bring a band of showers to
all sites in the 12-18z time frame as winds turn west behind
the front. Gusts ahead of the front will exceed 25kts, but the
head past 30-35kts at times in the afternoon from the west. By
this time, aside from LWB/BLF all sites will improve to VFR,
while low cigs remain into Sunday evening at BLF/LWB with
potential snow showers.
.EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...
Aside from some lingering sub-VFR Monday morning expect VFR into
Tuesday. Another storm looks to bring winter precip Wed-Thu with
the mid-Atlantic very well being impacted considerably.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
As of 630 PM EST Saturday...
Key Message:
-Flood Watch in effect until Sunday evening along and west of
the Blue Ridge
Major flooding forecast on the Clinch at Tazewell with moderate
flooding is forecast for the Greenbrier River at Alderson.
Possibly moderate flooding along the Roanoke.
Rainfall will start to taper off this evening but the 2-3 inches
of rain along with saturated ground has led to many creeks and
rivers rising higher than earlier forecast. Biggest impacts are
across the Clinch/Bluestone/Holston and Roanoke basins, with the
James also becoming impacted.
More showers with the front with higher rates could exacerbate
the flooding threat, but overnight rainfall looks limited
thankfully.
&&
.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flood Watch through Sunday evening for VAZ007-009>020-022>024-
035.
Wind Advisory from noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday for
VAZ014>017-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059.
Wind Advisory from noon Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday for VAZ007-
009>013-018>020.
NC...Flood Watch through Sunday evening for NCZ001-002-018.
Wind Advisory from noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday for
NCZ001>006-018>020.
WV...Flood Watch through Sunday evening for WVZ042>044-507-508.
Wind Advisory from noon Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday for
WVZ042>044-507-508.
&&
SYNOPSIS...PM/WP
NEAR TERM...AMS/WP
SHORT TERM...DS
LONG TERM...DS
AVIATION...AMS/WP
HYDROLOGY...AMS/WPHazardous weather outlook, Feb 15, 5:11 PM EST, 5 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 511 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 VAZ007-009>013-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-162215- Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- 511 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...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...Sunday through Friday. 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. Another winter storm system may impact the region Wednesday and Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are requested to report flooding or wind damage in their area. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ014>017-022>024-035-162215- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst- 511 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE...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...Sunday through Friday. 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. Another winter storm system may impact the region Wednesday and Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are requested to report flooding, or wind damage in their area. VAZ032>034-162215- Patrick-Franklin-Bedford- 511 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Another winter storm system may impact the region Wednesday and Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are requested to report wind damage in their area. NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-162215- Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- 511 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are requested to report wind damage in their area.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 15, 8:30 PM EST, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
830 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 PM Landslide 3 NE Cliffield 37.13N 81.62W
02/15/2025 Tazewell VA Public
A mudslide occurred near the intersection of
Jumps Road and Baptist Valley Road with
trees being washed onto the road.
&&
PWLocal storm report, Feb 15, 8:35 PM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
835 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0818 PM Flash Flood Matoaka 37.42N 81.24W
02/15/2025 Mercer WV Trained Spotter
Widemouth Creek is overflowing its banks and
flooding Route 10. Water is rising
throughout the town and entering houses and
buildings.
&&
PWLocal storm report, Feb 15, 8:39 PM EST, 1 hour 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
839 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0419 PM Flash Flood 2 ENE Oakvale 37.34N 80.93W
02/15/2025 Mercer WV 911 Call Center
The East River is overflowing its banks and
flooded Kellysville Road. Pets had to be
rescued from a backyard near the banks of
the river.
&&
PWLocal storm report, Feb 15, 9:28 PM EST, 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
928 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0920 PM Flash Flood Hinton 37.67N 80.90W
02/15/2025 Summers WV Emergency Mngr
Numerous creeks have overflowed their banks
and flooded roads across the county. Several
mudslides have also been reported.
&&
PWLocal storm report, Feb 15, 10:00 PM EST, 17 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1000 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0955 PM Flash Flood Raven 37.09N 81.86W
02/15/2025 Tazewell VA Emergency Mngr
Multiple homes are starting to go underwater
in the town. Several swift water rescues are
ongoing.
&&
PWLocal storm report, Feb 15, 10:10 PM EST, 7 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1010 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0950 PM Flood 1 SW Chapel 37.28N 80.94W
02/15/2025 Giles VA Public
Water rescue for evacuation from home by
boat reported by Facebook post from
Scannerfood. Location was around 4300 Wolf
Creek Rd in Narrows of Giles County.
&&
CDGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 7:59 PM EST | Flash Flood Watch | RNK | Botetourt | 6 hr |
| Feb 15, 8:48 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Giles | 12 hr |
| Feb 15, 9:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Botetourt | 40 hr |
| Feb 15, 9:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Botetourt | 28 hr |
| Feb 15, 10:50 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista and 2 more | 11 hr |
| Feb 15, 10:55 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Smyth and 4 more | 11 hr |
| Feb 15, 11:16 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 4 days |
| Feb 15, 11:21 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 11 hr |
| Feb 16, 12:44 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Campbell, Pittsylvania | 9 hr |
| Feb 16, 3:00 AM EST | High Wind Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt and 21 more | 26 hr |
| Feb 16, 7:33 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Henry, Patrick and 2 more | 2 hr |
| Feb 16, 7:42 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville, City of Martinsville | 33 min |
| Feb 16, 7:56 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 3 hr |
| Feb 16, 8:00 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Tazewell | 30 hr |
| Feb 16, 8:15 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 45 min |
| Feb 16, 8:24 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Danville | 36 min |
| Feb 16, 9:42 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 33 hr |
| Feb 16, 9:42 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham, Nelson | 31 hr |
| Feb 16, 9:42 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RNK | Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna | 41 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.