Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beaver Creek, Little Laurel Creek, Little Tumbling Creek, North Fork Holston River, Laurel Creek, Middle Fork Holston River, Laurel Springs Creek, Hurricane Creek, Deans Branch and East Fork Hopkins Branch. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Saltville... Chilhowie... Adwolf... Quarry... Thomas Bridge... Allison Gap... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood