Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 5:23PM EDT until September 30 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2024 - 2:23pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Virginia,
including the following counties, in south central Virginia,
Brunswick and Dinwiddie. In southeast Virginia, Sussex.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 523 PM 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 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Stony Creek, Dewitt, Wharfs Store, Cherry Hill and Warfield.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Brunswick, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Sussex, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA