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.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Virginia, including the following county, Rappahannock. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 842 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sperryville... Flint Hill... Washington... Rock Mills... Five Forks... Castleton... Woodville... Viewtown... Hackleys Crossroads... Amissville... Slate Mills... - This includes the following Flood Prone Roads... Rock Mills Rd near Thornton River and Rush River, Thornton River in Sperryville and Thornton River at Laurel Mills Road. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information