Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, in southwest Virginia, Bland, City of Radford, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth and Wythe. In west central Virginia, City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Roanoke.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams have been receding, but with this mornings rain, additional rises are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 652 AM EST, Flooding is already occurring. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations experiencing flooding include... Reed Creek creek in Wythe County, Wolf Creek and Walker Creek in Giles County, the Roanoke River in eastern Montgomery and Roanoke Counties, and parts of the Holston River in Smyth County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BLAND, VA ... GILES, VA ... MONTGOMERY, VA ... PULASKI, VA ... ROANOKE, VA ... SMYTH, VA ... WYTHE, VA ... CITY OF RADFORD, VA ... CITY OF ROANOKE, VA ... CITY OF SALEM, VA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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.