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Flood Watch

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Rockbridge; Bedford; Amherst; Pittsylvania; Campbell

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham and Campbell. In south central Virginia, Bedford, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Rockbridge.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving frontal boundary combined with deep moisture will promote the threat of heavy rainfall. A swath of 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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