Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 6:04PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the
following counties, Brunswick, Lunenburg and Mecklenburg.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chase City, Kenbridge, Alberta, Dundas, Kells Corner, Gary,
Oral Oaks, Lafoon Corner, Wilburn, Bacons Fork, Loves Mill,
Gills Corner, Wightman, Barrows Store, Danieltown,
Meredithville, Prices Mill, Cochran and Fairview.
- 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:
Brunswick, VA; Lunenburg, VA; Mecklenburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov