Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 28 at 8:07PM EDT until August 28 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 5:07pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Mathews County in eastern Virginia...
Southeastern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia...
Northeastern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 807 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 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mathews, Deltaville, Blakes, Gwynn, Mobjack, Hartfield, North,
Hudgins, Cardinal, Cobbs Creek, Moon, Redart, Ruff, Soles, Fort
Nonsense, Diggs, Port Haywood, Amburg, Hardyville and Wilton.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Gloucester, VA; Mathews, VA; Middlesex, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov