Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 8:52PM EDT until July 7 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following
counties, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Surry.
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Smithfield, Isle Of Wight, Ivor, Dendron, Zuni, Rescue,
Comet, Bethel Church, Raynor, Pons, Central Hill, Moonlight,
Whitley, Delk Crossroads, Lawson, Runnymede, Rushmere,
Mogarts Beach, Benns Church and Ellis Fork.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Isle of Wight, VA; Southampton, VA; Surry, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: