Weather Alert in Virginia
Flood Warning issued July 15 at 7:28PM EDT until July 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA; City of Petersburg, VA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, in central Virginia, Chesterfield and City of Colonial Heights. In south central Virginia, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Prince George. * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding including portions of US 460 in Prince George County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 725 PM EDT, Flooding continues across the warned area. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain, with localized values of up to 10 inches has fallen over the past 24 to 36 hours. - Flooding impacts will continue overnight, even with little to no additional rainfall expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, McKenney, Virginia State University, Fort Gregg-Adams, Disputanta, Prince George, Ettrick, Matoaca, Carson, Sutherland, Dewitt, Jordans Point, Garysville, Burrowsville, Reams, Richard Bland College and Burgess. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising.
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