Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 8:33PM EDT until July 6 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Central Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
The City of Salem in west central Virginia...
WHEN: Until 1130 PM EDT.
IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 832 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Cave Spring, Hollins and Roanoke
Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.