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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 11 pm Monday, September 30, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Nelson, Albemarle, Greene, Orange, Highland, central Blue Ridge.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE…Portions of central and western Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene, Nelson and Orange. In western Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland and Western Highland.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Another round of moderate to heavy showers are expected over the same areas which have seen recent flooding issues. Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are likely, with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible in a few spots.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flood or Flash Flood Warnings be issued.