The National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia Dan River at South Boston affecting Halifax County. For the Dan Riverincluding Wentworth, the sewage treatment plant near Danville, Paces, South BostonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Dan River at South Boston.
When: From this afternoon to late tonight.
Impacts: At 23.0 feet, Water approaches Highway 501 between Route 58 and the Dan River.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 22.9 feet by early this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by early this evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3 feet on 08/10/2024. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT.