Weather Alert
Roanoke, VA
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 5/13/25 4:33 PM
End: 5/13/25 7:01 PM
Dur: 02:28
Canceled 5/13/25 7:01 PM

Flood Advisory issued May 13 at 4:33PM EDT until May 13 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...
Until 730 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected this evening. Minor flooding is likely.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Brake Branch, Big Bear Rock Branch, Back Creek, Carvin Creek and Buffalo Creek.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area.
This rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke... Salem...
Vinton... Catawba...
Bent Mountain... Cave Spring...
Poages Mill...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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