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Flood Advisory

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Isle of Wight, VA; Southampton, VA; City of Franklin, VA; City of Suffolk, VA

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight and Southampton.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1012 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 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... Franklin, Courtland, Boykins, Holland, Downtown Suffolk, Suffolk, Newsoms, Carrsville, Hunterdale, Whaleyville, Capron, Branchville, Lees Mill, Elwood, Cleopus, Story, Handsom, Sunbeam, Lummis and Kilby. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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