Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 7:03PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 703 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported high water crossing
Christanna Hwy near the community college. Between 3 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chase City, Kenbridge, Alberta, Dundas, Bacons Fork, Lafoon
Corner, Gills Corner, Gary, Oral Oaks, Barrows Store, Danieltown,
Meredithville, Wilburn, Prices Mill, Loves Mill, Cochran,
Wightman, Dolphin, Warfield and Fairview.
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.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Brunswick, VA; Lunenburg, VA; Mecklenburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: