Flash Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure is possible at Dams #2, #28, #63, and Epperson Dam on the Ararat River. This is a precautionary measure due to high rainfall, there are currently no identified integrity threats to the dams.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following county, Patrick.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas below the dam. This includes the city of Ararat.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure is possible at Dams #2, #28, #63, and Epperson Dam on the Ararat River. This is a precautionary measure due to high rainfall, there are currently no identified integrity threats to the dams. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood