Heavy rain causing flooding, road closures throughout Southwest Virginia

Roanoke River in Elliston, credit: Audrey Mae

Dozens are roads are closed Monday morning as flash flooding becomes a greater threat for our area. 

Downed trees and standing water have been reported in Roanoke, Bedford, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Montgomery and Patrick counties. 

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The Virginia Department of Transportation reminds people to "turn around, don't drown." It takes as little as 6" to float a small vehicle. 

You can check river levels here.

A list of school closures can be found here. 

Click here for an up-to-date list of road closures. 


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