Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Hanover County in central Virginia... Northwestern King and Queen County in east central Virginia... Northwestern King William County in east central Virginia... Southeastern Caroline County in north central Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mechanicsville, Hanover, Mangohick, Beulahville, Newtown, Calno, Etna Mills, Epworth, Globe, Duane Fork, Gether, Ashcake, Hanover Airport, Atlee, Owenton and Salvia. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood