Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, in central Virginia, Amelia, Chesterfield and City of Colonial Heights. In east central Virginia, Charles City. In south central Virginia, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Nottoway and Prince George. In southeast Virginia, James City, Surry and Sussex. * WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1006 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. 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... Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Williamsburg, Claremont, Surry, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia State University, Chester, Disputanta, Moseley, Mannboro, Prince George, Dendron, Ettrick, Matoaca, Jordans Point, Bellwood, Sutherland and Chesterfield Court House. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood