Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Richmond County and central Westmoreland County until 2:00 PM.
At 11:04 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 1.5-2.5″ inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD: Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
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:
- Montross
- Hague
- Coles Points
- Newland
- Mount Holly
- Templeman
- Currioman Landing
- Erica
- Piney Grove
- Kremlin
- Stratford Hall
- Westmoreland State
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
