Flash Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
018 WGUS71 KLWX 062221 FFSLWX Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 621 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024 VAC165-660-062345- /O.CON.KLWX.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240506T2345Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Rockingham VA-City of Harrisonburg VA- 621 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF HARRISONBURG... At 621 PM EDT, Emergency management reported ongoing flooding throughout the city of Harrisonburg. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Harrisonburg... Dale Enterprise... Dayton... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && LAT...LON 3840 7895 3846 7895 3849 7888 3851 7879 3843 7875 3841 7883 3838 7892 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED $$ CJL