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

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City of Martinsville VA-Henry VA-Franklin VA-
315 AM EDT Mon May 25 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HENRY COUNTY,
INCLUDING THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE...

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

At 309 AM EDT, county officials report that water levels continue to
gradually recede across the county, although several roads remain
flooded and closed. There are also issues continuing at Philpott Dam
with respect to water release capability as a result of a power
outage. In addition, flooding is being observed along the Smith
River from Martinsville southward to Eden North Carolina.

THIS REMAINS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR A FEW MORE HOURS FOR HENRY
COUNTY, INCLUDING THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Excessive water runoff as
         a result of 6-8 inches of rain across the region late
         Sunday evening.

SOURCE...Emergency management, county officials, and river gages.

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.

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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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