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 645 PM EDT.

Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Virginia... Mattaponi River at Bowling Green affecting Caroline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mattaponi River at Bowling Green. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Paige Road, about 1/2 mile west of the river begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM EDT Monday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 11/17/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood