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Canceled 5/13/25 5:34 AM Flood Advisory issued May 13 at 2:18AM EDT until May 13 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT... Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE... Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, in south central Virginia, Bedford. In southwest Virginia, Craig. In west central Virginia, Alleghany VA, Botetourt, City of Covington, Franklin and Roanoke. * WHEN... Until 815 AM EDT. * IMPACTS... Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 218 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Blackwater River, Bens Run, Back Creek, Allen Creek, Beckner Branch, Big Otter River and Barbours Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Vinton... Bedford... Covington... Rocky Mount... Buchanan... Troutville... New Castle... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood  |
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