CHARLES CITY, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Chesterfield County in central Virginia... Southeastern Henrico County in central Virginia... Southwestern Charles City County in east central Virginia... Northeastern Prince George County in south central Virginia... Surry County in southeastern Virginia... North Central Sussex County in southeastern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low
Flooding in Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; Prince George, VA; Surry, VA; Sussex, 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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