Virginia Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/21/2026 12:16

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 3:16PM EDT until July 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna and Western Louisa. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread this evening through tonight and early Wednesday morning ahead of a slow moving cold front. This front is expected to stall across the region Wednesday into Wednesday night with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Fluvanna; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA