Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Richmond County and northwestern Westmoreland County until 1:30 PM.
At 10:31 AM, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5-2.5″ inches of rain have fallen, with 1-2″ coming down in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2″ inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage, and low-lying areas will all be possible.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
- Colonial Beach
- Montross
- Leedstown
- Newland
- Potomac Mills
- Potomac Beach
- Oak Grove
- Peeds
- Foneswood
- Lerty
- Singerly
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.