Note: The Flood Watch has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent watch issuance before the cancellation is below.
A Flood Watch remains in effect to 10 am Saturday, May 18, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page, Warren, Nelson, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper, Highland, Blue Ridge
WEST VIRGINIA: Hardy, Grant, Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE…Portions of Virginia, including the following areas, Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Culpeper, Eastern Highland, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren and Western Highland and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Grant, Eastern Pendleton, Hardy, Western Grant and Western Pendleton.
* WHEN…Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Repetitive rounds of slow moving showers and thunderstorms are expected through this morning. Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible, with localized amounts up to 4 inches.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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The latest flood watch in the Washington, DC region for Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18, 2024 has been posted.