Weather Alert in Virginia
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 3:39AM EDT until July 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Halifax, VA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the following county, Halifax. * WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 339 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will continue. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Coleman Creek, Big Bluewing Creek, Dan River, Grassy Creek, Hyco River, Aarons Creek, Bowes Branch and Bales Spring Branch. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cluster Springs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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