Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 6:01AM EDT until September 29 at 11:24AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 3:01am
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...
South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal affecting Warren
County.
For the South Fork Shenandoah River...including Lynnwood, Luray,
Front Royal...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal.
* WHEN...Until late this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Backwater begins to creep up Luray Avenue
toward the railroad trestle. A riverside parking area at the end
of Luray Avenue is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:17 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet, or 0.0 feet
above flood stage.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:17 AM EDT Sunday was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
this morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.6 feet on 03/20/1983.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or
www.weather.gov/baltimore.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1130 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Warren, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC