...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Virginia, including the following counties, City of Manassas Park, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William and Stafford. * WHEN...Until 230 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is ongoing. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 807 AM EDT, Cedar Run at Catlett is in Moderate Flood Stage. Water is approaching a low spot on Flatwood Lane near Catlett. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dale City... Lake Ridge... Montclair... Bealeton... Manassas... Manassas Park... Independent Hill... Nokesville... Opal... Catlett... Calverton... Midland... Bristersburg... Aden... Somerville... Casanova... Lois... - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
