Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
131 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

VAC075-085-087-760-180730-
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Goochland VA-Hanover VA-Henrico VA-City of Richmond VA-
131 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
  counties and independent city, City of Richmond, Goochland,
  Hanover and Henrico.

* WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 131 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
    flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
    advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Richmond, Tuckahoe, Laurel, Wyndham, Glen Allen, Lakeside,
    Dumbarton, Greendale, Short Pump, Roslyn Hills, Longdale,
    Elmont and Hanover Airport.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3770 7765 3772 7752 3772 7742 3767 7741
      3767 7746 3764 7749 3762 7750 3757 7747
      3757 7760 3763 7769


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