Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 6:03PM EDT until September 30 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2024 - 3:03pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
county, Chesterfield.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 603 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 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...
Colonial Heights, Chester, Bellwood, Chesterfield Court House
and Centralia.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA