Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 6:56PM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Accomack County in southeastern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 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 3 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...
Onancock, Parksley, Onley, Accomac, Melfa, Bloxom, Wachapreague,
Painter, Keller, Tasley, Locustville, Clam, Pungoteague,
Guilford, Harborton, Nelsonia and Modest Town.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Accomack, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov