Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 3:08PM EDT until July 27 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia, including the
following counties, in eastern Virginia, Northampton. In southeast
Virginia, Accomack.
* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Exmore, Willis Wharf, Painter, Quinby, Wardtown and
Jamesville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Accomack, VA; Northampton, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: