* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, in central Virginia, Chesterfield and City of Colonial Heights. In south central Virginia, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie and Prince George. * WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 816 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia State University, Chester, Prince George, Ettrick, Matoaca, Petersburg National Battlefield, Richard Bland College, New Bohemia, Birchett Estate and Jordan Point Country Club. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood