At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicates that heavy rain has exited
the area, leaving only light intermittent rainfall. However, between
2 and 3.5 inches of rain fell earlier this evening, resulting in
localized flash flooding which will persist into early Wednesday
morning. At least one road was reported washed out due to this
flooding.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE…Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Whitetop… Nella…
Flatwood… Mount Rogers Summit…
Grayson Highlands State Park…
This includes the following streams and drainages…
Cut Laurel Creek, Jerd Branch, Mill Creek, Little Laurel Creek,
Big Laurel Creek, Little Helton Creek, Little Horse Creek, Big
Horse Creek, Helton Creek, North Fork New River, Middle Fork Horse
Creek and Laurel Creek.