Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 10:31PM EDT until September 13 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...
West Central Bedford County in south central Virginia...
Northwestern Franklin County in west central Virginia...
Southeastern Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
Southeastern Portions of the City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...

* WHEN...
Until 1230 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1030 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 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Coles Creek, Dillons Mill Branch, Back Creek, Carvin Creek, Blackwater River and Big Chestnut Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Vinton, Rocky Mount, Boones Mill, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney and Roanoke Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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