Alertes en vigueurLunenburg

The National Weather Service in Wakefield VA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia North Meherrin River near Lunenburg affecting Lunenburg County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: North Meherrin River near Lunenburg.
When: Through this morning.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, The bridge at Crymes Road is overwashed.
Additional Details: - At 1:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet. - ForecastThe river will crest overnight and fall quickly later this morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 06/06/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM EDT.