Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 3:17AM EDT until July 8 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern Virginia, including
the following counties, in east central Virginia, Essex and
Richmond. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster and Middlesex.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 317 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen in the past hour.
- 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...
Tappahannock, Warsaw, Sharps, Farnham, Dunnsville, Morattico,
Tidewater, Wellford, Kennard, Emmerton, Bowlers Wharf and
Downing.
- 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:
Essex, VA; Lancaster, VA; Middlesex, VA; Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: