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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  James River At Buchanan affecting Botetourt County.

  James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and 
  Buckingham Counties.

  James River At Bent Creek affecting Nelson, Buckingham and 
  Appomattox Counties.

  Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and 
  Charlotte Counties.

  Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax, Campbell 
  and Charlotte Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  James River At Holcomb Rock affecting Amherst, Bedford, Campbell 
  and City of Lynchburg.

For the Middle James...including Holcomb Rock, Bent Creek, 
Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista, 
Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM EST.

&&

VAC003-029-065-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250218T1609Z/
/SVEV2.1.ER.250217T0035Z.250217T1800Z.250218T0409Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...James River at Scottsville.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Ferry Street gate is closed. 
  At 22.0 feet, Main Street gate is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 21.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 AM EST Monday was 21.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.7
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
    this evening.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    22.1 feet on 01/26/2010.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3771 7861 3774 7871 3784 7850 3778 7840
      3770 7843


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VAC011-029-125-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250218T0414Z/
/BECV2.1.ER.250217T0047Z.250217T1200Z.250217T1614Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...James River at Bent Creek.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of farmlands and field roads in 
  the area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 17.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM EST Monday was 17.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet early
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    17.0 feet on 01/09/1998.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3737 7899 3746 7903 3765 7885 3774 7871
      3771 7861 3753 7879


$$

VAC009-019-031-680-180115-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250218T0102Z/
/HRKV2.1.ER.250216T2015Z.250217T0515Z.250217T1302Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...James River at Holcomb Rock.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Two feet of water in powerhouse lower 
  floor.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 22.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM EST Monday was 23.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.4 feet early
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    22.0 feet on 09/06/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3754 7940 3760 7936 3750 7915 3746 7903
      3737 7899 3740 7925


$$

VAC037-083-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250219T2112Z/
/RNDV2.1.ER.250216T1456Z.250217T1800Z.250219T0912Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 27.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM EST Monday was 27.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    27.6 feet on 01/11/2024.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3695 7885 3703 7882 3702 7872 3690 7866
      3680 7863 3680 7870


$$

VAC031-037-083-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250218T0800Z/
/BROV2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.250216T2300Z.250217T2000Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 24.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM EST Monday was 25.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this afternoon and continue falling to 9.0 feet Saturday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    24.2 feet on 04/14/2020.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3700 7911 3711 7908 3703 7882 3695 7885


$$

VAC023-180200-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250218T0502Z/
/BNNV2.2.ER.250216T0936Z.250217T0100Z.250217T1702Z.NO/
858 AM EST Mon Feb 17 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...James River at Buchanan.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Right bank above gage and flats above town 
  on left bank are inundated. Mostly agricultural lands affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 18.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM EST Monday was 20.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    18.1 feet on 04/17/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3748 7968 3751 7976 3765 7950 3760 7936
      3753 7938 3754 7940


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