Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 11:36PM EDT until July 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of eastern, south central, and southeast
Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia,
Northampton. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Lunenburg,
Mecklenburg and Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg).
In southeast Virginia, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of
Wight, James City, Newport News, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and
York.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* 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 overnight. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain are
possible with locally higher amounts. This is in addition to
any rain that already fell, which was highest from east-
central Virginia to the Virginia Eastern Shore. This will
maintain a flood threat through the remainder of the night
into the morning.
- 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:
Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Brunswick; Prince George; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Northampton; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: