Flood Warnings Remain Around Roanoke and VA Due to High Rivers
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Posted: 12:43 PM Nov 13, 2009
Flood Warnings Remain Around Roanoke and VA Due to High Rivers
ROANOKE, Va. (AP)
Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of western Virginia as rain pushes rivers above flood stage.
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Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of western Virginia as rain pushes rivers above flood stage.

The National Weather Service says the Roanoke River crested nearly four feet above flood stage at Randolph and more than three feet above flood stage at Brookneal early Friday morning. The river crested less than a foot above flood stage at Altavista.

At South Boston, the Dan River was more than seven feet above flood stage. The river is expected to continue to rise Friday before falling below flood stage over the weekend.

The James River is expected to rise above flood stage near Bremo Bluff and the Appomattox River is expected to top flood stage at Mattoax by Friday afternoon.

Creeks and streams have receded but high water is still possible on roads in low-lying areas.

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