North Chesterfield, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in
central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield
(Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico,
Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Prince Edward,
Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including
the City of Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central
Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William,
Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western Essex, Western
King William, Western King and Queen and Westmoreland. In north
central Virginia, Caroline. In south central Virginia, Brunswick,
Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince George
(including Hopewell and Petersburg). In southeast Virginia,
Greensville and Sussex.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 2 to 4 inches of rain has fallen across portions of the watch
area over the past 48 hours, with the ground already very
saturated from rainfall over the past week. Additional slow-
moving showers and storms will be possible this evening into
tonight, which could produce an additional 2-3" of rain and
could result in further instances of flash-flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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