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. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, in central Virginia, Chesterfield and City of Colonial Heights. In south central Virginia, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Prince George. * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 517 AM EDT, Flooding continues across the warned area. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain, with localized values of up to 10 inches has fallen over the past 24 to 36 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, McKenney, Virginia State University, Fort Gregg-Adams, Disputanta, Prince George, Ettrick, Matoaca, Carson, Sutherland, Dewitt, Jordans Point, Garysville, Burrowsville, Reams, Richard Bland College and Burgess. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood