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WGUS71 KRNK 211415
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1015 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2020

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Henry VA-
1015 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BASSETT AND STANLEYTOWN...

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

At 1015 AM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in between
Bassett and Stanleytown. Multiple vehicles stranded, houses flooded
and gas leaks are being reported. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Bassett and Stanleytown. 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.

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...

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 3681 7998 3672 8009 3666 8001 3674 7989

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

BMG
