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2018 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 128

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RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

514 
WGUS51 KRNK 111843
FFWRNK
VAC161-770-775-120045-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0128.181011T1843Z-181012T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
243 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ROANOKE CITY..ROANOKE COUNTY AND THE 
CITY OF SALEM...

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
  The City of Salem in west central Virginia...
  The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...

* Until 845 PM EDT Thursday

* At 238 PM EDT, emergency management reported extreme flooding 
  across the warned area. Up to 6 inches of rain have already fallen 
  in some areas with numerous swift water rescues and evacuations.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the Roanoke Metro area! This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Roanoke...
  Salem...
  Vinton...
  Catawba...
  and Bent Mountain.

In addition, the Roanoke River at Roanoke is forecast to reach Major 
flood stage later today with a stage over 16 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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 Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3741 8006 3732 7986 3730 7984 3727 7986
      3723 7984 3721 7988 3716 7991 3714 7996
      3715 8000 3717 8001 3717 8003 3716 8009
      3712 8012 3711 8017 3723 8019 3730 8026
      3734 8026 3738 8020 3738 8015 3742 8007

$$

PC
246 
WGUS71 KRNK 112145
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
545 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

VAC161-770-775-120045-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0128.000000T0000Z-181012T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-
545 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018


...THE FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR 
ROANOKE COUNTY...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE...

As of 538 PM EDT, there have been continued reports of serious 
flooding and water rescues across the warned area. The rainfall has 
come to an end however and conditions may begin to improve over the 
next few hours.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the Roanoke Metro area! This 
remains a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Catawba...
and Bent Mountain.

The mainstem Roanoke River is near crest but just above Major flood
stage at this time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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 Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3741 8006 3732 7986 3730 7984 3727 7986
      3723 7984 3721 7988 3716 7991 3714 7996
      3715 8000 3717 8001 3717 8003 3716 8009
      3712 8012 3711 8017 3723 8019 3730 8026
      3734 8026 3738 8020 3738 8015 3742 8007

$$

PC
164 
WGUS71 KRNK 120035
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
835 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

VAC161-770-775-120040-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0128.000000T0000Z-181012T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-
835 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR ROANOKE ...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE 
CITY OF ROANOKE IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has ended. Flood water are receding and conditions 
are improving across the area. An areal flood warning has been 
issued for this region. Several creeks and streams are out of their 
banks and flooding. A river flood warning has been posted for the 
Roanoke river. Local law enforcement reports that many roads 
remained closed due to high water. Please continue to heed any 
remaining road closures. 

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 Twitter.

LAT...LON 3741 8006 3732 7986 3730 7984 3727 7986
      3723 7984 3721 7988 3716 7991 3714 7996
      3715 8000 3717 8001 3717 8003 3716 8009
      3712 8012 3711 8017 3723 8019 3730 8026
      3734 8026 3738 8020 3738 8015 3742 8007

$$

KK
Permalink to 201810111843-KRNK-WGUS51-FFWRNK
514 
WGUS51 KRNK 111843
FFWRNK
VAC161-770-775-120045-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0128.181011T1843Z-181012T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
243 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR ROANOKE CITY..ROANOKE COUNTY AND THE 
CITY OF SALEM...

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
  The City of Salem in west central Virginia...
  The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...

* Until 845 PM EDT Thursday

* At 238 PM EDT, emergency management reported extreme flooding 
  across the warned area. Up to 6 inches of rain have already fallen 
  in some areas with numerous swift water rescues and evacuations.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the Roanoke Metro area! This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Roanoke...
  Salem...
  Vinton...
  Catawba...
  and Bent Mountain.

In addition, the Roanoke River at Roanoke is forecast to reach Major 
flood stage later today with a stage over 16 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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 Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3741 8006 3732 7986 3730 7984 3727 7986
      3723 7984 3721 7988 3716 7991 3714 7996
      3715 8000 3717 8001 3717 8003 3716 8009
      3712 8012 3711 8017 3723 8019 3730 8026
      3734 8026 3738 8020 3738 8015 3742 8007

$$

PC
Permalink to 201810112145-KRNK-WGUS71-FFSRNK
246 
WGUS71 KRNK 112145
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
545 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

VAC161-770-775-120045-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0128.000000T0000Z-181012T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-
545 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018


...THE FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR 
ROANOKE COUNTY...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE...

As of 538 PM EDT, there have been continued reports of serious 
flooding and water rescues across the warned area. The rainfall has 
come to an end however and conditions may begin to improve over the 
next few hours.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the Roanoke Metro area! This 
remains a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Catawba...
and Bent Mountain.

The mainstem Roanoke River is near crest but just above Major flood
stage at this time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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 Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3741 8006 3732 7986 3730 7984 3727 7986
      3723 7984 3721 7988 3716 7991 3714 7996
      3715 8000 3717 8001 3717 8003 3716 8009
      3712 8012 3711 8017 3723 8019 3730 8026
      3734 8026 3738 8020 3738 8015 3742 8007

$$

PC
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164 
WGUS71 KRNK 120035
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
835 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

VAC161-770-775-120040-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0128.000000T0000Z-181012T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-
835 PM EDT THU OCT 11 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR ROANOKE ...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE 
CITY OF ROANOKE IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has ended. Flood water are receding and conditions 
are improving across the area. An areal flood warning has been 
issued for this region. Several creeks and streams are out of their 
banks and flooding. A river flood warning has been posted for the 
Roanoke river. Local law enforcement reports that many roads 
remained closed due to high water. Please continue to heed any 
remaining road closures. 

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 Twitter.

LAT...LON 3741 8006 3732 7986 3730 7984 3727 7986
      3723 7984 3721 7988 3716 7991 3714 7996
      3715 8000 3717 8001 3717 8003 3716 8009
      3712 8012 3711 8017 3723 8019 3730 8026
      3734 8026 3738 8020 3738 8015 3742 8007

$$

KK

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