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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1200 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

VAC067-089-690-251045-
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City of Martinsville VA-Henry VA-Franklin VA-
1200 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR HENRY COUNTY...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT MONDAY
FOR NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND SOUTH CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES AND THE
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE...

At 1143 PM EDT, emergency management reported that stages on the
upper Smith River appear to be receding and this is confirmed by the
Smith River at Bassett gage with has dropped from 12.5 to 11.4 feet
at 1115 PM. Stages continue to rise on the Smith River further down
the basin. The Smith River at Martinsville gage has risen to 12.1
feet at 1145 PM, above the Flood stage of 12 feet.

3 to 5 inches inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already
occurring with several roads closed a number of evacuations
conducted.

THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR HENRY COUNTY. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
         flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
         streets and underpasses.

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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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 3664 8006 3679 8007 3679 8005 3680 8004
      3682 8007 3683 8008 3684 8007 3685 8008
      3681 7983 3663 7979

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

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