Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 4:55AM EDT until September 26 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 1:55am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of central and western Virginia, including the
following counties, in central Virginia, Albemarle, City of
Charlottesville and Nelson. In western Virginia, Augusta and
Rockingham.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 454 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated flooding continues on
several larger stem rivers in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Charlottesville... Crozet...
Sherando... Shipman...
Schuyler... Free Union...
Wintergreen... Afton...
Montebello... Campbell...
Westmoreland... Hollymead...
Nellysford... Ivy...
Arrington... Scottsville...
Esmont... Lovingston...
Covesville... Batesville...
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Albemarle, VA; Augusta, VA; Nelson, VA; Rockingham, VA; City of Charlottesville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC