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Flood Watch issued July 13 at 11:20AM EDT until July 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and south central
Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia,
Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights),
Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna,
Goochland, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Western Chesterfield, Western
Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) and
Western Louisa. In north central Virginia, Caroline. In south
central Virginia, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and Nottoway.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 2 to 4 inches have fallen across a majority of the watch area
over the past 48 hours, with the ground already very
saturated from rainfall over the past week. Scattered
thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon into tonight,
which could produce an additional 2-3 of rain within slow-
moving storms which may result in flash-flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Additional Details