Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 6:32AM EDT until October 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 3:32am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia,
including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle,
Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene, Nelson and Orange. In northern
Virginia, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier and Southern Fauquier. In
northwest Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and
Rappahannock.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will continue to produce
widespread rain through this afternoon. Additional rounds of
showers and thunderstorms are likely for parts of the area this
afternoon and evening, some of which could contain heavy rain.
The tropical environment will support efficient rainfall rates at
times. Storm total rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected,
with higher amounts of 4 to 5 inches along the eastern slopes of
the Blue Ridge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov