Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 8:47PM EDT until May 26 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. 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...
Sussex, Homeville, Littleton and Booker.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement when you can do so safely. Request that they pass this
information to the National Weather Service.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Sussex, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: