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Flood Watch issued May 17 at 11:33AM EDT until May 18 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Virginia, includingthe following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattoxand Buckingham. In west central Virginia, Bath and Rockbridge.* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.* 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 occurin poor drainage and urban areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop today andcontinue through Saturday. Rainfall totals may exceed 2 to 3inches in localized areas, resulting in flooding.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service