* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of south central and southeast Virginia,
including the following counties and independent city, in south
central Virginia, Brunswick. In southeast Virginia, City of
Emporia and Greensville.
* WHEN…Until 1230 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1038 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Emporia, Dahlia, Brunswick, Barley, Radium, Gasburg,
Claresville, Green Plain, Ebony, Ante, Brink, Triplet, Slates
Corner, Pleasant Shade, Bufford Crossroads, Durand, Emporia
Reservoir, Turners Crossroads, Valentines and Lanes Corner.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood