CHESTERFIELD, VA; Essex, VA; Gloucester, VA; Ha… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, in central Virginia, Chesterfield, City of Richmond, Hanover and Henrico. In east central Virginia, Essex, King William, King and Queen and New Kent. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Middlesex and Northumberland. In southeast Virginia, Gloucester.
* WHEN...Until 445 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in
Flooding in Chesterfield, VA; Essex, VA; Gloucester, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; King and Queen, VA; King William, VA; Lancaster, VA; Middlesex, VA; New Kent, VA; Northumberland, VA; City of Richmond, VA 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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