Flood Watch for Surry; James City; Chesapeake +8 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Where: A portion of southeast Virginia,...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York.
WHEN
From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5 inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. 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.