Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 1:15PM EDT until September 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 10:15am
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the
following counties, Dinwiddie and Nottoway.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wilsons, Fort Barfoot, Wellville and North Wellville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Dinwiddie, VA; Nottoway, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA