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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:23PM EST until February 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts in the higher elevations. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Temperatures Thursday morning will drop into the teens and any water left on the roads may turn to ice making the Thursday morning commute hazardous in places.
Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 03:23:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 03:23:00 pm EST
February 18th, 2025 03:30:00 am EST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued February 17 at 2:44PM EST until February 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina and central and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Severe
Possible
Future
February 17th, 2025 02:44:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:44:00 pm EST
February 18th, 2025 12:00:00 am EST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued February 17 at 2:39PM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen
Severe
Possible
Future
February 17th, 2025 02:39:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:39:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 10:45:00 pm EST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued February 17 at 2:39PM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Gloucester; Mathews; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Suffolk; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson
Severe
Possible
Future
February 17th, 2025 02:39:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:39:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 10:45:00 pm EST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued February 17 at 2:39PM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and east central and eastern Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Severe
Possible
Future
February 17th, 2025 02:39:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:39:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 10:45:00 pm EST
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued February 17 at 2:23PM EST until February 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, as well as the Thursday morning commute.
Dickenson; Buchanan; Mingo; Logan; McDowell; Wyoming
Severe
Possible
Future
February 17th, 2025 02:23:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:23:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 11:00:00 pm EST
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued February 17 at 2:15PM EST until February 17 at 10:15PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following county, Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, including the following county, Mercer. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may be impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 213 PM EST, Minor flooding is ongoing. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beech Fork, Bluestone River, Big Creek, Beaver Branch, Big Branch, Blue Spring Creek, Big Spring Branch, Blacklick Creek and Adair Run. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bluefield... Princeton... Richlands... Tazewell... Cedar Bluff... Athens... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Tazewell, VA; Mercer, WV
Minor
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:15:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:15:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 10:15:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 2:03PM EST until February 17 at 10:35PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee...Virginia... North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA affecting Scott, Sullivan and Hawkins Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee...Virginia... Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA affecting Scott and Hancock Counties. Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Hancock, Grainger and Claiborne Counties. Powell River Near Arthur TN affecting Union and Claiborne Counties. For the Clinch River...including Cleveland VA, Speers Ferry VA, Tazewell TN, NORRIS DAM TAILWATER, NORRIS DAM RESERVOIR, MELTON HILL DAM RESERVOIR, MELTON HILL DAM TAILWATER...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Powell River...including Jonesville VA, Arthur TN...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...North Fork Holston River near Gate City VA. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Caution stage. At 12.0 feet, Water begins to cover River Road and some low lying county roads. At 14.0 feet, Flooding begins on North Holston River Drive beneath the West Carters Valley Road bridge. County Road 614 is cut off 1 1/2 miles downstream from the Highway 23 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM EST Monday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 4.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hawkins, TN; Sullivan, TN; Scott, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 02:03:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:03:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 10:45:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 2:03PM EST until February 18 at 10:28AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee...Virginia... North Fork Holston River Near Gate City VA affecting Scott, Sullivan and Hawkins Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee...Virginia... Clinch River Near Speers Ferry VA affecting Scott and Hancock Counties. Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Hancock, Grainger and Claiborne Counties. Powell River Near Arthur TN affecting Union and Claiborne Counties. For the Clinch River...including Cleveland VA, Speers Ferry VA, Tazewell TN, NORRIS DAM TAILWATER, NORRIS DAM RESERVOIR, MELTON HILL DAM RESERVOIR, MELTON HILL DAM TAILWATER...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Powell River...including Jonesville VA, Arthur TN...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Clinch River near Speers Ferry VA. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Copper Creek Road at the Rexrena Access floods. At 18.0 feet, Low spots along Waters Edge Road flood. Most structures along Waters Edge Road are opposite the river and uphill from the road. At 18.5 feet, Bridge Street floods off of Clinch River Hwy near the suspension foot bridge. The grassy lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods. At 19.5 feet, The gravel lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods. At 21.0 feet, Additional flooding on Waters Edge Road. Low spots on Anglers Way Rd flood. One or two houses are threatened. Most riverside dwellings along Anglers Way Road are in the flood plain, lower than the road, but are mobile such as campers or fifth-wheelers. The parking lot of the Clinchport Boat Ramp off of Clinch River Hwy floods. At 24.0 feet, A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 23.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM EST Monday was 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 7.6 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hancock, TN; Scott, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 02:03:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 02:03:00 pm EST
February 18th, 2025 05:15:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 1:24PM EST until February 18 at 2:58AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and Buckingham Counties. James River At Bent Creek affecting Nelson, Buckingham and Appomattox Counties. Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax, Campbell and Charlotte Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and Charlotte Counties. For the Middle James...including Holcomb Rock, Bent Creek, Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...James River at Bent Creek. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.6 feet and falling. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM EST Monday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 9.2 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 02/24/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Appomattox, VA; Buckingham, VA; Nelson, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 18th, 2025 01:30:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 1:24PM EST until February 18 at 3:01AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and Buckingham Counties. James River At Bent Creek affecting Nelson, Buckingham and Appomattox Counties. Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax, Campbell and Charlotte Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and Charlotte Counties. For the Middle James...including Holcomb Rock, Bent Creek, Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 23.6 feet and falling. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EST Monday was 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 9.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7 feet on 10/30/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Campbell, VA; Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 18th, 2025 01:30:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 1:24PM EST until February 18 at 12:34PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and Buckingham Counties. James River At Bent Creek affecting Nelson, Buckingham and Appomattox Counties. Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax, Campbell and Charlotte Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and Charlotte Counties. For the Middle James...including Holcomb Rock, Bent Creek, Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Scottsville. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Ferry Street gate is closed. At 22.0 feet, Main Street gate is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 21.7 feet and cresting. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EST Monday was 21.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 12.7 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.1 feet on 01/26/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Albemarle, VA; Buckingham, VA; Fluvanna, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 18th, 2025 01:30:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 1:24PM EST until February 19 at 4:12PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and Buckingham Counties. James River At Bent Creek affecting Nelson, Buckingham and Appomattox Counties. Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal affecting Halifax, Campbell and Charlotte Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and Charlotte Counties. For the Middle James...including Holcomb Rock, Bent Creek, Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water is several feet deep on portions of River Road and Black Walnut Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 27.7 feet and cresting. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EST Monday was 27.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 12.6 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.6 feet on 01/11/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 17th, 2025 01:24:00 pm EST
February 18th, 2025 01:30:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:04AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Chickahominy River above Providence Forge affecting Charles City and New Kent Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Chickahominy River above Providence Forge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water is up to 1 FT deep in the garages of an auto parts business along Adkins Rd about 1/2 miles south of the river gauge. Parts of Adkins Rd begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Monday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5 feet by early Tuesday morning. It is then expected to remain above flood stage through Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 12/27/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Charles City, VA; New Kent, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 10:04:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:04:00 am EST
February 18th, 2025 12:00:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:01AM EST until February 18 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Rawlings affecting Brunswick, Greensville, Dinwiddie, Nottoway and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Sussex and Greensville Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Franklin at US Highway 58/258, Rawlings, Stony Creek, Sebrell, Lawrenceville, Emporia, Franklin... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nottoway River at Rawlings. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, River comes out of its banks in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:50 AM EST Monday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:50 AM EST Monday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 3.3 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 02/08/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Brunswick, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Greensville, VA; Nottoway, VA; Sussex, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:15:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:01AM EST until February 18 at 3:16PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Rawlings affecting Brunswick, Greensville, Dinwiddie, Nottoway and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Sussex and Greensville Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Franklin at US Highway 58/258, Rawlings, Stony Creek, Sebrell, Lawrenceville, Emporia, Franklin... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Meherrin River at Lawrenceville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Diamond Grove Road becomes impassable at the Genito Creek Bridge due to high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EST Monday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.1 feet on 09/09/1992. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Brunswick, VA; Greensville, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:15:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:01AM EST until February 19 at 1:51PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Rawlings affecting Brunswick, Greensville, Dinwiddie, Nottoway and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Sussex and Greensville Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Franklin at US Highway 58/258, Rawlings, Stony Creek, Sebrell, Lawrenceville, Emporia, Franklin... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nottoway River near Stony Creek. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowlands between the town of Stony Creek and VA Route 640, along both sides of VA Route 40, are flooded. Also, flood waters from the Nottoway River back up into Stony Creek and flood Main Street between Hailfax Road and Cedar Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Monday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 02/19/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Greensville, VA; Sussex, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:15:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:01AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Rawlings affecting Brunswick, Greensville, Dinwiddie, Nottoway and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Sussex and Greensville Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Franklin at US Highway 58/258, Rawlings, Stony Creek, Sebrell, Lawrenceville, Emporia, Franklin... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nottoway River at Sebrell. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Forty Road, State Route 634, in Sussex County. Additionally, Peters Bridge boat landing and portions of the Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve begin to flood, approximately 5 miles upstream of gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EST Monday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 16.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then remain above flood stage through the end of the week. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9 feet on 07/31/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Southampton, VA; Sussex, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:01:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:15:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 9:54AM EST until February 18 at 12:24AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville, Mattoax, Matoaca... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Appomattox River above Farmville. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, River Rd downstream of the gage near the railroad bridge begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:35 AM EST Monday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:35 AM EST Monday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 9.6 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 12/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Amelia, VA; Cumberland, VA; Prince Edward, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:00:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 9:54AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville, Mattoax, Matoaca... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Appomattox River at Matoaca. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Canal begins to overflow along the right bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 11/15/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; City of Petersburg, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:00:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 9:54AM EST until February 19 at 4:36AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville, Mattoax, Matoaca... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Cartersville. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Secondary roads parallel to left bank of river flood. At 23.5 feet, Cartersville Boat landing parking lot and boat ramp on righthand side of the river and 200 ft downstream of State Route 45 bridge is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Monday was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.9 feet on 09/20/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cumberland, VA; Goochland, VA; Powhatan, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:00:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 9:54AM EST until February 20 at 11:20AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville, Mattoax, Matoaca... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Locks. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood. At 12.5 feet, Water covers Wharf Street and enters the Tunnel Building. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:54 AM EST Monday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:54 AM EST Monday was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 02/04/1973. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:00:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 9:54AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville, Mattoax, Matoaca... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Westham. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water is getting into the parking lot at Huguenot Flatwater Park and Pony Pasture. Additionally, portions of the Willow Oaks County Club is flooded. Sections of Riverside Drive are closed due to flooding. At 17.0 feet, Water infiltrates several homes near the gage, downstream of the Huguenot Bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Monday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 09/20/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:00:00 pm EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued February 17 at 9:54AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. Appomattox River Above Farmville affecting Prince Edward, Cumberland and Amelia Counties. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Chesterfield Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Farmville, Mattoax, Matoaca... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Appomattox River at Mattoax. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Agricultural and some secondary roads flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 24.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Monday was 24.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 feet on 12/27/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Amelia, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Powhatan, VA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 09:54:00 am EST
February 17th, 2025 10:00:00 pm EST
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