Flood Watch
Rappahannock County, VA
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia,
including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle,
Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene and Nelson. In northwest
Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Rappahannock.
In western Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland and Western
Highland.
* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Hurricane Helene will impact the area early
Friday morning through Friday evening. Heavy rainfall is
likely along and just east of the Blue Ridge, and across
parts of the Central Shenandoah Valley and surrounding high
terrain. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with
locally higher amounts possible.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
