Alertes en vigueurHylas, VA
Veille d’orage violent
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What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover and Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond). In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western King William and Western King and Queen. In eastern Virginia, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton and Northumberland. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg). In southeast Virginia, Accomack, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York.
When: Through Wednesday evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread this evening through tonight and early Wednesday morning ahead of a slow moving cold front. This front is expected to stall across the region Wednesday into Wednesday night with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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At 601 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported Flash Flooding occuring near the intersection of Hungary Road and Springfield Road. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Trained spotters reported.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Richmond, Ashland, Tuckahoe, Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond, Randolph Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Hanover, Laurel, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Wyndham, East Highland Park, Manakin, Sabot and Greendale.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.