Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 11:00PM EDT until July 8 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern Virginia, including the following
counties, Lancaster and Northumberland.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1100 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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...
Wicomico Church, Beanes Corner, Browns Store, Regina,
Alfonso, Rehoboth Church and Nuttsville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Lancaster, VA; Northumberland, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: