Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 11:23PM EDT until July 23 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 8:23pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1123 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Exmore, Onancock, Parksley, Tangier, Onley, Accomac, Melfa,
Bloxom, Wachapreague, Painter, Hallwood, Keller, Tasley, Clam,
Guilford, Locustville, Nelsonia, Modest Town, Mappsville and
Pungoteague.
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. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Accomack, VA; Northampton, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: