Wetter-Warnungen, Bennett Cemetery

Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 1:39PM EDT until July 12 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in south central Virginia, Bedford and Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Blackwater River, Bearskin Creek, Big Chestnut Creek, Back Creek, Cedar Creek and Banister River. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rocky Mount... Gretna... Boones Mill... Penhook... Callands... Ferrum... Union Hall... - 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 X.