Flash Flooding

When to Contact the NWS

When You See 6 inches or More of Water Flowing Across a Road
When Roads are Closed Due to High Water
Rivers/Streams Out of Their Banks and Threatening Life/Property
1 inch or More of rain/hour

Decorative Image: June 2006 Flooding near Springwood, VA. Picture courtesy of Spencer Sutter, Botetourt County Emergency Management.

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