Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 11:47PM EDT until July 22 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 8:47pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:45pm
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, King
William, King and Queen, Richmond and Westmoreland. In eastern
Virginia, Northumberland.
* WHEN...Until 245 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1147 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 and 1.5 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...
Tappahannock, Warsaw, Saint Stephens Church, Callao,
Dunnsville, Millers Tavern, Haynesville, Hague, Aylett,
Kinsale, Beulahville, Coles Point, Mangohick, Westmoreland,
Brays Fork, Mount Landing, Naylors Beach, Howertons,
Dunbrooke and Ethel.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Essex, VA; King and Queen, VA; King William, VA; Northumberland, VA; Richmond, VA; Westmoreland, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov