Flood Watch: Rockbridge; Bedford; Amherst; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte

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Flood Watch — Rockbridge; Bedford; Amherst; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham and Campbell. In south central Virginia, Bedford, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. In west central Virginia, Rockbridge. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving frontal boundary combined with deep moisture will promote the threat of heavy rainfall. A swath of 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood