Wetter-Warnungen, Sheeptown Church of God

Flood Advisory issued May 15 at 5:49PM EDT until May 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA Several clusters of thunderstorms have produced heavy rain across parts of southwest Virginia this afternoon. Additional thunderstorms are expected to result in urban and small stream flooding. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, Carroll, City of Galax and Grayson. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dixon Branch, Beaverdam Creek, Brushy Fork, Beaver Creek, Cripple Creek, East Fork Crooked Creek, Comers Rock Branch, Dry Run, Chestnut Creek, Bull Run, Crooked Creek and Brush Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Galax... Independence... Fries... Cana... Baywood... Spring Valley... Byllesby... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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.