SURRY; JAMES CITY; NEWPORT NEWS; ISLE OF WIGHT — * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide.
* WHERE...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
Flooding in Surry; James City; Newport News; Isle of Wight can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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