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Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Brunswick, VA; Lunenburg, VA; Mecklenburg, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 4:00 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 5:00PM EDT until August 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Brunswick County in south central Virginia...
Lunenburg County in south central Virginia...
Mecklenburg County in south central Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
South Hill, Chase City, Victoria, Kenbridge, Brodnax, Lunenburg,
Clarksville, La Crosse, Boydton, Kells Corner, Rehoboth, Buffalo
Springs, Nelson, Wightman, North View, Wilburn, Rogers Corner,
Baskerville, Loves Mill and Fairview.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Chesterfield, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:54 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:54 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 3:54 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 4:54PM EDT until August 4 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 454 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported high water across
portions of the City of Richmond. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

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...
Richmond, Chester, Bon Air, Downtown Richmond, Chesterfield Court
House, Bensley, Chesterfield, Pocahontas State Park, Drewrys Bluff
and Centralia.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Charles City, VA; James City, VA; New Kent, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:51 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:45 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:51 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:45 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 3:51 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 4:51PM EDT until August 4 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Charles City County in east central
Virginia...
Southeastern New Kent County in east central Virginia...
James City County in southeastern Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 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...
Holdcroft, Barhamsville, Providence Forge, Lanexa, Chickahominy
Shore, Kings Corner, Diascund, Holly Forks and Mountcastle.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Dinwiddie, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:50 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:45 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:50 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:45 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 3:50 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 4:50PM EDT until August 4 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Dinwiddie County in south central Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 450 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 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Dinwiddie, McKenney, Dewitt, Butterworth, Wharfs Store, Cherry
Hill and Rocky Run.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Carter, TN; Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washington, VA; City of Bristol, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:44 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:45 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:44 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:45 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Morristown TN on 2026-08-04 @ 3:44 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 4:44PM EDT until August 4 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Carter County in east Tennessee...
Johnson County in east Tennessee...
Northeastern Sullivan County in east Tennessee...
South Central Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
The East Central City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 444 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 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mountain City, Shady Valley, Harr, Neva, Doeville, Laurel
Bloomery and Hilander Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Powhatan, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:29 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:30 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:29 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:30 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 3:29 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 4:29PM EDT until August 4 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Powhatan County in central Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Powhatan, Macon, Goodwins Store, Flat Rock, Worshams, Genito,
Fine Creek Mills, Clayville, Jefferson, Holly Hills and
Pilkinton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Chesterfield, VA; Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:26 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:26 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 3:26 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 4:26PM EDT until August 4 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
The City of Colonial Heights in central Virginia...
Northwestern Prince George County in south central Virginia...
The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee, Virginia State University,
Chester, Ettrick, Meadowville, Birchett Estate and Jordan Point
Country Club.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Isle of Wight, VA; City of Suffolk, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:25 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:25 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 3:25 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 4:25PM EDT until August 4 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Isle of Wight County in southeastern Virginia...
The Northeastern City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 425 PM EDT, the public reported flooding in portions of Isle of
Wight County. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring. Therefore, the warning has been
extended.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

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...
Smithfield, Suffolk, Isle Of Wight, Rescue, Crittenden, Driver,
Longview, Wills Corner, Benns Church, Chuckatuck, Carrollton,
Hobson, Lawson, Indika, Bethel Church, Mogarts Beach, Central Hill
and Whitley.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Charles City, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:18 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:15 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 3:18 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 6:15 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 3:18 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 4:18PM EDT until August 4 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Henrico County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
Central Charles City County in east central Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Richmond, Charles City, Highland Springs, Roxbury, Chester,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University,
Bellwood, Bensley, East Highland Park, Adkins Store, Ruthville,
Glendale, Elko, Sandston, Richmond International, Varina and Fair
Oaks.

Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): District of Columbia; Prince Georges; Charles; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; Southern Fauquier; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 3:09 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 11:15 pm
Onset: 2026-08-05 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-08-05 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-08-04 @ 3:09 pm
Headline: Flood Watch issued August 4 at 4:09PM EDT until August 5 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...The District of Columbia, in Maryland for the following
areas, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles and Prince
Georges, and Virginia, including the following areas,
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Fairfax, Southern Fauquier,
Spotsylvania and Stafford.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers are likely with isolated thunderstorms late tonight
into Wednesday morning as a warm front lifts through the
area. Rainfall will likely be heavy at times, with localized
rainfall amounts around 2-4 inches within an hour or two
possible. This may cause flash flooding in urban areas along
with the possibility for creeks and streams to rise quickly
out of their banks.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Lunenburg, VA; Mecklenburg, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 2:50 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:45 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 2:50 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:45 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 2:50 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 3:50PM EDT until August 4 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Lunenburg County in south central Virginia...
Northeastern Mecklenburg County in south central Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 350 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 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...
Gary, Wilburn, North View, Oral Oaks, Wightman, Bacons Fork and
Gills Corner.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Amelia, VA; Brunswick, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Lunenburg, VA; Nottoway, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:30 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:30 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 2:36 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 3:36PM EDT until August 4 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Amelia County in central Virginia...
Southwestern Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Northwestern Brunswick County in south central Virginia...
West Central Dinwiddie County in south central Virginia...
East Central Lunenburg County in south central Virginia...
Nottoway County in south central Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 336 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Blackstone, Crewe, Kenbridge, Mannboro, Amelia Courthouse, Moseley,
Nottoway, Spainville, Wilsons, Fort Barfoot, Scotts Fork, Chula,
Dundas, Pattersons Store, Clay Store, North Wellville, Wellville,
Earls, Denaro and Dominy Corner.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): City of Chesapeake, VA; City of Norfolk, VA; City of Portsmouth, VA; City of Suffolk, VA; City of Virginia Beach, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 2:24 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:30 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 2:24 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:30 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 2:24 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 3:24PM EDT until August 4 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Northwestern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia...
The Northeastern City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia...
The Southwestern City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia...
The East Central City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia...
The Northwestern City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Virginia Beach, Deep Creek, Downtown Suffolk, Regent University,
Ocean View, Kempsville, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk,
Bowers Hill, Cradock, Norfolk NAS, Norfolk International, Kings
Fork, Deanes, South Norfolk, Portlock, Wilroy and Magnolia.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): City of Chesapeake, VA; City of Norfolk, VA; City of Portsmouth, VA; City of Suffolk, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 2:15 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:00 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 2:15 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 2:15 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 3:15PM EDT until August 4 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Northwestern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia...
The Northeastern City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Multiple reports of flooding have been received across
Norfolk. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated with observed flooding reports received
across Norfolk.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Old Dominion University, Downtown Portsmouth, Downtown Norfolk,
Churchland, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Ghent,
Western Branch, Norview, Huntersville and Deanes.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Isle of Wight, VA; Southampton, VA; Surry, VA; Sussex, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 2:08 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:15 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 2:08 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:15 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 2:08 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 3:08PM EDT until August 4 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Isle of Wight County in southeastern Virginia...
Northeastern Southampton County in southeastern Virginia...
Surry County in southeastern Virginia...
East Central Sussex County in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Wakefield, Ivor, Dendron, Elberon, Zuni, Booth Fork, Ellis Fork,
Runnymede and Raynor.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Charles City, VA; Prince George, VA; Surry, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 1:55 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:00 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 1:55 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 5:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 1:55 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 2:55PM EDT until August 4 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Charles City County in east central Virginia...
Northeastern Prince George County in south central Virginia...
Surry County in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen in less than one hour. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4
inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Disputanta, Prince George, Garysville, Burrowsville, Jordans Point,
Barham, Oak Hill Corner, Prince George Golf, Barnetts and Wayside.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Amelia, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA
Effective: 2026-08-04 @ 1:49 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 4:45 pm
Onset: 2026-08-04 @ 1:49 pm -> 2026-08-04 @ 4:45 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-08-04 @ 1:49 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 2:49PM EDT until August 4 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Amelia County in central Virginia...
Southwestern Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Northwestern Dinwiddie County in south central Virginia...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Winterpock, Ammon, Walkers, Ford, Beach and Hebron.