Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:47PM EDT until August 22 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...
Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...
A portion of west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, Botetourt, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Franklin and Roanoke.

* WHEN...
Until 845 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. Local media have reported water rescues earlier this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1046 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Bear Rock Branch, Back Creek, Carvin Creek and Buffalo Creek.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Boones Mill, Catawba, Cave Spring and Hollins.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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