Prince George County, VA
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 3:16 PM EDT – Thursday 07/23 12:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
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
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas Impacted
- Prince Edward
- Cumberland
- Goochland
- Mecklenburg
- Lunenburg
- Nottoway
- Amelia
- Powhatan
- Richmond
- Northumberland
- Lancaster
- Brunswick
- Dinwiddie
- Prince George
- Charles City
- New Kent
- Gloucester
- Middlesex
- Mathews
- Greensville
- Sussex
- Surry
- James City
- Southampton
- Accomack
- Northampton
- Western Hanover
- Eastern Hanover
- Western Chesterfield
- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)
- Eastern Henrico
- Western King William
- Eastern King William
- Western King and Queen
- Eastern King and Queen
- Eastern Essex
- York
- Newport News
- Hampton/Poquoson
- Isle of Wight
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Today's Severe Risk
Created by the NWS Wakefield WFO
Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening across the entire area, with damaging winds the primary threat, though isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Additionally, there is slight risk of excessive rainfall across the area with scattered instances of flash flooding possible.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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