Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Rivanna River At Palmyra affecting Fluvanna County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Powhatan, Goochland and Cumberland Counties. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. For the Lower James Basin...including Cartersville, Richmond Westham, Richmond Locks...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Chowan Basin...including Lawrenceville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Cartersville. * WHEN...From this evening to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Overflow onto flood plain along left bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 20.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 feet on 02/04/1920. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood