Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM EST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Chesterfield, Amelia and Powhatan Counties. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville, Mattoax, Matoaca... Minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Appomattox River at Mattoax. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural and pasture land flooded. At 25.0 feet, Agricultural and some secondary roads flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Wednesday was 21.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 24.2 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 feet on 06/24/1938. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&