Flash flood warning issued for areas in Suffolk and Franklin


Audio|Source: KHB37 NOAA Weather Radio 162.55 Norfolk
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at 8.0.m. The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a flash flood warning for Southwestern Isle of White County in southeastern Virginia, the city of Franklin in southeastern Virginia, the city of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia, until 11 p.m. At 8.0.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 30 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard, flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source, radar. Impact, flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Franklin, Windsor, Holland, downtown Suffolk. Suffolk, Kings Fork, Whaleyville, Carsville, Zunai, Lumis, Boas, Kilby, Suffolk Airport, Nurni, Indica, Elwood, Collis, Sunders, Walters, and Magnolia. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the National Weather Service Wakefield Facebook page or using X at NWS Wakefield, VA. Repeating, a flash flood warning has been issued until 11 p.m. for the following county, Isle of White, Virginia, and the following independent cities in Virginia, Franklin and Suffolk. Issued at 8.15 p.m.
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Suffolk Executive Airport, 1200 Gene Bolton Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434
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