Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of western Virginia, including the following county, City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 647 PM EDT, Emergency management reported ongoing flooding in the city of Harrisonburg. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Harrisonburg... Dale Enterprise... Dayton... - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information