Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 12:18AM EDT until September 30 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 9:18pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including
the following counties, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland
and Prince Edward. In south central Virginia, Lunenburg and
Nottoway.
* WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain has fallen in the past hour.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area through 130 AM.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cumberland, Farmville, Crewe, Victoria, Kenbridge, Lunenburg,
Burkeville, Green Bay, Rice, Jetersville, Guinea Mills,
Rehoboth, Sunnyside, Kells Corner, Burkes Tavern, Twin Lakes
State Park, Prince Edward Lake, Moran, Prince Edward Station
and Oliveville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Area Description:
Amelia, VA; Cumberland, VA; Lunenburg, VA; Nottoway, VA; Prince Edward, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA