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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 3:40AM EST until February 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with localized totals of 3 to 4 inches especially on the higher ridges. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, and Augusta and Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening, and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is likely to begin around daybreak Wednesday, with generally light snow persisting through Wednesday night.

Area
Augusta; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Western Pendleton

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued February 18 at 3:40AM EST until February 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Albemarle and Nelson Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening, and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely begin shortly after daybreak Wednesday. There is uncertainty in how far north heavier snow totals get east of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Area
Nelson; Albemarle

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:34AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, as well as the Thursday morning commute.

Area
Dickenson; Buchanan; Mingo; Logan; McDowell; Wyoming

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 3:22AM 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.

Area
Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Lee; Scott; Washington

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:22AM EST until February 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Russell and Wise Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...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.

Area
Wise; Russell

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued February 18 at 3:22AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Fluvanna; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Amelia; Powhatan; Charles City; New Kent; 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

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:22AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Gloucester; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Suffolk; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:22AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Prince Edward; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued February 18 at 3:22AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and east central and eastern Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Western Essex; Eastern Essex

Winter Storm Watch

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Blacksburg VA on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Blacksburg VA on this developing situation.

Area
Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:13AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina and central and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 3:13AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 3:13AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Surry; Wilkes; Yadkin; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:13AM EST until February 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Tazewell; Mercer; Summers; Western Greenbrier

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:53PM EST until February 19 at 4:12PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Scottsville affecting Fluvanna, Albemarle and Buckingham Counties. Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Charlotte and Halifax Counties. For the Middle James...including Scottsville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Roanoke River...including 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 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 9:45 PM EST Monday was 27.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 12.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.6 feet on 07/01/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST until February 18 at 2:21PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. 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 early 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 PM EST Monday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EST Monday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.6 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3 feet on 11/24/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Brunswick, VA; Greensville, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST until February 19 at 1:48AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. 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...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EST Monday was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 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

Area
Cumberland, VA; Goochland, VA; Powhatan, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST until February 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. 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 late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding of lowlands begins in vicinity of the gage and downstream along VA Route 40. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM 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 PM EST Monday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 03/24/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Greensville, VA; Sussex, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST until February 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. 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...Appomattox River at Matoaca. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Canal begins to overflow along the right bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EST Monday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 04/11/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; City of Petersburg, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST until February 20 at 9:40AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. 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...James River at Richmond Locks. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water covers Wharf Street and enters the Tunnel Building. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:54 PM EST Monday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:54 PM EST Monday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2 feet late tomorrow morning. 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 14.5 feet on 02/19/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST until February 20 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. For the Chowan Basin...including Franklin at US Highway 58/258, Rawlings, Stony Creek, Sebrell, Lawrenceville, Emporia, Franklin... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Westham. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water infiltrates several homes near the gage, downstream of the Huguenot Bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EST Monday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - 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

Area
Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST until February 22 at 8:31AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. 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 Saturday morning. * 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 PM EST Monday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EST Monday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 11/15/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Southampton, VA; Sussex, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:08PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Cartersville affecting Cumberland, Powhatan and Goochland Counties. James River At Richmond Locks affecting Henrico and City of Richmond County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Greensville and Brunswick Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Amelia and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie 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. 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 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 PM EST Monday the stage was 24.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EST Monday was 24.5 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 25.1 feet on 05/20/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Amelia, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Powhatan, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 17 at 10:04PM 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 PM 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 PM EST Monday was 9.4 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 9.5 feet on 06/03/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Charles City, VA; New Kent, VA
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