Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 2:05AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 11:05pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wakefield VA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...
North Meherrin River near Lunenburg affecting Lunenburg County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...North Meherrin River near Lunenburg.
* WHEN...Through this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The bridge at Crymes Road is overwashed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will crest overnight and fall quickly
later this morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.2 feet on 06/06/1989.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lunenburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: