Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 1:09AM EDT until July 8 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 10:09pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and north central Virginia,
including the following counties, in east central Virginia, Essex.
In north central Virginia, Caroline.
* WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 108 AM 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 in the past hour.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Champlain, Central Point, Elevon, Beazley, Sparta and Caret.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Area Description:
Caroline, VA; Essex, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: