PASQUOTANK; CAMDEN; WESTERN CURRITUCK; EASTERN… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the following areas, Camden, Eastern Currituck, Pasquotank and Western Currituck and Virginia, including the following areas, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Northampton, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A cold front moving through the area could cause training storms producing heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals of 2-4" are expected, with localized amounts of up to 6" possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Northampton; Norfolk; Portsmouth 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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