Severe Flood ● Monitoring
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 3:01PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC, United States of America
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After a widespread 1.50 to 2.50 inches of rainfall, expect a bit of
a lull this afternoon before another round of more concentrated
shower activity forms near the area low of pressure associated with
Isaias. Some flooding concerns will accompany this feature given
earlier soaking rains.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia,
including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle,
Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene, Nelson and Orange. In northern
Virginia, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier and Southern Fauquier. In
northwest Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and
Rappahannock.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Despite a lull in the activity this afternoon, another round of
moderate to heavy showers are expected near the low pressure
attached to the remnants of Isaias. Locally intense rainfall
could lead to flooding concerns, especially in areas that saw the
highest rainfall amounts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Bl |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-11T23:15:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Bl
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