Flood Warning issued February 21 at 7:42AM EST until February 23 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia…

Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex
Counties.

For the Chowan Basin…including Sebrell…Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Nottoway River at Sebrell.

* WHEN…Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Forty Road,
State Route 634, in Sussex County. Additionally, Peters Bridge
boat landing and portions of the Chub Sandhill Natural Area
Preserve begin to flood, approximately 5 miles upstream of gage.
At 18.5 feet, Hancock Peanut Mill is affected in Courtland.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 17.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 AM EST Friday was 17.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 12.5 feet
Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.6 feet on 04/03/2010.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood