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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
135 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2020

VAC089-211830-
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Henry VA-
135 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2020

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHWESTERN HENRY COUNTY...

At 135 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy has ended for
northwest Henry County. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain have fallen
over the last several hours. However, water has begun to recede, but
many roads are still closed due to flowing water over the road.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bassett, Stanleytown, Fieldale, Sanville, Oak Level and
  Collinsville.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Blackberry Creek, Muddy Creek, Smith River, Grassy Fork, Koger
  Creek, Jordan Creek, Reed Creek, Bull Run, Horse Pasture Creek and
  Beaver Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3681 7998 3672 8009 3666 8001 3674 7989

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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