Flood Advisory

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

* WHERE...The City of Martinsville, Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 155 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beaver Creek, Smith River and Mulberry Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Martinsville... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood