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Flash Flood Warning issued May 25 at 9:17PM EDT until May 26 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Description

FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Charles City County in east central Virginia...
Southeastern King and Queen County in east central Virginia...
Southeastern New Kent County in east central Virginia...
Southwestern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia...
James City County in southeastern Virginia...
Northwestern York County in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 1215 AM EDT.

* At 917 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate
is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

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...
Williamsburg, Charles City, Gloucester Courthouse, Toano, Norge,
Barhamsville, Holdcroft, Ruthville, Providence Forge, Adkins
Store, Warren Mill, Diascund, Kings Corner, Croaker, Holly Forks,
Lanexa, Centerville, Lightfoot, Mount Airy and York River State
Park.

Instructions

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

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