Reporting Station : Petersburg Weather Reporting System, VA

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Mostly cloudy. Mild.

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    Humidity
  • 16°C
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Flood Watch

Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 16:04 EDT

Flood Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 16:04 EDT
Issuing Time 05/17/2024 16:04 EDT Valid Until 05/18/2024 00:15 EDT

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of central and south central Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Prince Edward and Western Louisa. In south central Virginia, Lunenburg and Nottoway. * WHEN. Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - A slow-moving system will bring widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms to the area from this evening into early Saturday morning. Rainfall totals of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. This rain is also likely over areas that received significant rainfall earlier this week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch

Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 20:45 EDT

Flood Watch
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 20:45 EDT
Issuing Time 05/17/2024 20:45 EDT Valid Until 05/18/2024 06:00 EDT

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of central and south central Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Prince Edward and Western Louisa. In south central Virginia, Lunenburg and Nottoway. * WHEN. Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - A slow-moving system will bring widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms to the area from this evening into early Saturday morning. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. This rain is also likely over areas that received significant rainfall earlier this week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory

Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 14:56 EDT

Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 14:56 EDT
Issuing Time 05/17/2024 14:56 EDT Valid Until 05/17/2024 23:00 EDT

* WHAT. Up to one half to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. In Maryland, Dorchester County. In Virginia, Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN. From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is expected in vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Coastal Flood Statement

Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 14:56 EDT

Coastal Flood Statement
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 14:56 EDT
Issuing Time 05/17/2024 14:56 EDT Valid Until 05/17/2024 23:00 EDT

* WHAT. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN. From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 09:04 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Wakefield VA Broadcast Time 05/17/2024 09:04 EDT
Issuing Time 05/17/2024 09:04 EDT Valid Until 05/17/2024 22:00 EDT

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia. Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Sussex County. . The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia. Meherrin River At Lawrenceville affecting Brunswick County. For the Chowan Basin. including Stony Creek, Lawrenceville. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Nottoway River near Stony Creek. * WHEN. Until tomorrow 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 8:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Friday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast. The river will rise to 16.0 feet just after midnight tonight. 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 16.0 feet on 05/19/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Rain Advisory

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