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Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:37 AM Sep. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Hanover County in central Virginia... Essex County in east central Virginia... Northwestern King and Queen County in east central Virginia... Northwestern King William County in east central Virginia... Richmond County in east central Virginia... Southeastern Westmoreland County in east central Virginia... Western Northumberland County in eastern Virginia... Southeastern Caroline County in north central Virginia... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 437 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ashland, Tappahannock, Warsaw, Montross, Champlain, Saint Stephens Church, Randolph Macon College, Hanover, Millers Tavern, Newtown, Aylett, Dunnsville, Beulahville, Newland, Manquin, Mangohick, Haynesville, Studley and Dawn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
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