...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, Alleghany VA, Botetourt, City of Covington and Craig and southeast West Virginia, including the following counties, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe and Summers. * WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beaver Creek, Adair Run, Allen Creek, Anthony Creek, Beckner Branch, Back Run, Barbours Creek, Back Creek and Beaver Branch. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alleghany... Bluefield... Princeton... Covington... Clifton Forge... Lewisburg... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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