Appomattox, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Caswell, Rockingham and Stokes and Virginia,
including the following counties, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford,
Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin,
Halifax, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Roanoke and Rockbridge.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Expect moderate to heavy rain due to scattered showers and
thunderstorms on today and tonight. Rainfall rates of up to 3
inches per hour are possible with any of the thunderstorms.
- 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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