Flood Watch (9/17/24, 9/18/24)

 
Note: The Flood Watch has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the expiration is below.
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A Flood Watch remains in effect Tuesday, September 17 to 1 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

VIRGINIA: Caroline, Westmoreland.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover and Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond). In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King William, Western King and Queen and Westmoreland. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and Northumberland. In north central Virginia, Caroline. In south central Virginia, Dinwiddie and Prince George. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach and York.

* WHEN…Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Widespread moderate to locally heavy rain is expected to fall across the region as low pressure stalls across the Carolinas through Tuesday night.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.