< Virginia Flood Advisory - Minor | Effective 05/25/2026 18:33

Virginia Flood Advisory - Minor | Effective 05/25/2026 18:33

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 9:33PM EDT until May 26 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the following counties, Lunenburg and Mecklenburg. * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 933 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 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... Victoria, Kenbridge, Lunenburg, Rehoboth, Kells Corner, Loves Mill, Wilburn, Oral Oaks, Gary, Plantersville, Fort Mitchell, Finneywood and Lafoon Corner. - 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: 
Lunenburg, VA; Mecklenburg, VA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov