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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meherrin River at Lawrenceville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Pasture land north of the river,
downstream of the gage, begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 3.9 feet Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.9 feet on 04/01/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood