Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 4:56PM EDT until September 27 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 1:56pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Widespread flooding was reported across
Southampton County. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen.
The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Franklin, Ahoskie, Murfreesboro, Courtland, Aulander, Boykins,
Chowan University, Suffolk, Woodland, Winton, Lewiston Woodville,
Cofield, Newsoms, Powellsville, Como, Roduco, Hunterdale, Sedley,
Union and Severn.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Bertie, NC; Gates, NC; Hertford, NC; Northampton, NC; Isle of Wight, VA; Southampton, VA; City of Franklin, VA; City of Suffolk, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA