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Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 7:46 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:15 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 7:46 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:15 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Charleston WV on 2026-07-06 @ 7:46 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:46PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Description: At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible as
a cluster of storms moves into 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...
Welch, Grundy, War, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Jolo, Avondale, Stacy,
Roseann, and Coalwood.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Botetourt; Bedford
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 7:37 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 8:00 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 7:37 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-07-06 @ 7:37 pm
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 8:37PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: At 836 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Montvale, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Buchanan...
Troutville...
Montvale...
Nace...
Arcadia...
Peaks Of Otter Summit...
and Springwood.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 7:33 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 10:30 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 7:33 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 10:30 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-07-06 @ 7:33 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 8:33PM EDT until July 6 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
The City of Salem in west central Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 832 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Cave Spring, Hollins and Roanoke
Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Amelia, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; Nottoway, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 7:21 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:15 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 7:21 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:15 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-06 @ 7:21 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 8:21PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including
the following counties, in central Virginia, Amelia. In south
central Virginia, Dinwiddie and Nottoway.

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 821 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 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Crewe, Mannboro, Nottoway, Spainville, Wilsons, Clay Store,
North Wellville, Earls, Pattersons Store, Denaro, Hebron,
Fergusonville, Ammon, Ford and Walkers.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Russell, VA; Wise, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 7:18 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:45 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 7:18 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:45 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Morristown TN on 2026-07-06 @ 7:18 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 8:18PM EDT until July 6 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
East Central Wise County in southwestern Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cleveland Va, Honaker, St. Paul, Rosedale, Dye and Castlewood.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Goochland, VA; Henrico, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 7:09 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 7:09 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-06 @ 7:09 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:09PM EDT until July 6 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia...
Northwestern Henrico County in central Virginia...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 809 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 4 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.

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...
Tuckahoe, Wyndham, Oilville, Johnsons Springs and Short Pump.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 7:04 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 10:00 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 7:04 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 10:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Charleston WV on 2026-07-06 @ 7:04 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:04PM EDT until July 6 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Description: FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia...
Southeastern McDowell County in southern West Virginia...

* Until 1100 PM EDT.

* At 804 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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...
Gary, Anawalt, Cucumber, and Jenkinjones.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Amelia, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Prince George, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 6:39 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:45 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 6:39 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:45 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-06 @ 6:39 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 7:39PM EDT until July 6 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Amelia County in central Virginia...
Southern 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 1045 PM EDT.

* At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 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.

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...
Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Amelia Courthouse, Chester, Fort Lee,
Scotts Fork, Chula, Chesterfield Court House, Ettrick,
Jetersville, Winterpock, Skinquarter, Beach, Winterham, Truxillo,
Maplewood and Birchett Estate.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 6:39 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:45 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 6:39 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:45 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-06 @ 6:39 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 7:39PM EDT until July 6 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

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

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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 2.5 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...
Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Bensley, Richmond Heights,
Montrose and Richmond International.

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Washington, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 6:35 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 8:30 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 6:35 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 8:30 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Morristown TN on 2026-07-06 @ 6:35 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 7:35PM EDT until July 6 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Description: FFWMRX

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Washington County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 930 PM EDT.

* At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across 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...
Abingdon, Glade Spring, Emory-Meadowview and Lindell.

This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 19 and
34.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Goochland, VA; Powhatan, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 6:31 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 8:30 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 6:31 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 8:30 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-06 @ 6:31 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 7:31PM EDT until July 6 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
counties, Goochland and Powhatan.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 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...
Powhatan, Jefferson, Michaux, Maidens, Crozier, Rock Castle,
Provost, Three Square and Lake Powhatan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Giles, VA; Mercer, WV; Monroe, WV
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 6:22 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:15 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 6:22 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:15 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-07-06 @ 6:22 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 7:22PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Giles County in southwestern Virginia...
Southeastern Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia...
Southwestern Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 721 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pearisburg, Narrows, Peterstown, Rich Creek, Oakvale, Glen Lyn,
Willowton, Elgood and Kimballton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flash Flood Warning
Area(s): Chesterfield, VA; Goochland, VA; Henrico, VA; Powhatan, VA
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 8:00 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 8:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-06 @ 6:00 pm
Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 7:00PM EDT until July 6 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: FFWAKQ

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia...
South Central Henrico County in central Virginia...
Eastern Powhatan County in central Virginia...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 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.

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, Tuckahoe, Moseley, Chester, Manakin, Chesterfield Court
House, Sabot, Bensley, Bellwood, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Holly
Hills, Pocahontas State Park, Subletts, Clayville, Flat Rock,
Drewrys Bluff, Centralia, Fine Creek Mills and Genito.

Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): Extreme Western Allegany; Central and Eastern Allegany; Eastern Garrett; Augusta; Rockingham; Hampshire; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Western Mineral; Eastern Mineral; Eastern Pendleton
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 1:23 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 11:00 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 1:23 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 11:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-06 @ 1:23 pm
Headline: Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:23PM EDT until July 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: ...The combination of a slow moving frontal zone with a tropical air
mass in place will increase the risk of flash flooding through this
evening...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett and Extreme
Western Allegany, western Virginia, including the following areas,
Augusta and Rockingham, and eastern West Virginia, including the
following areas, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern
Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy and Western Mineral.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are possible through this
evening, some of which may occur over areas which recently
experienced flooding rains. Slow storm motions and repeat
thunderstorm activity will occur within a tropical air mass.
Hourly rainfall rates could push into the 2 to 3 inch range
in the strongest storms, with an inch in 20 minutes possible.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.

Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): District of Columbia; Washington; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 1:23 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 11:00 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 11:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-07-06 @ 1:23 pm
Headline: Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:23PM EDT until July 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: ...The combination of a slow moving frontal zone with a tropical air
mass in place will increase the risk of flash flooding through this
evening...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of Maryland, including the
following areas, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Central
and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles,
Frederick, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest
Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford,
Southern Baltimore, St. Marys and Washington, Virginia, including
the following areas, Albemarle, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria,
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park,
Clarke, Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Frederick, Greene,
King George, Madison, Northern Fauquier, Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge, Northwest Prince William, Orange, Page, Rappahannock,
Shenandoah, Southern Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren and
Western Loudoun, and panhandle West Virginia, including the
following areas, Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are possible through this
evening, some of which may occur over areas which recently
experienced flooding rains. Slow storm motions and repeat
thunderstorm activity will occur within a tropical air mass.
Hourly rainfall rates could push into the 2 to 3 inch range
in the strongest storms, with an inch in 20 minutes possible.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.

Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Effective: 2026-07-06 @ 1:15 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 9:15 pm
Onset: 2026-07-06 @ 1:15 pm -> 2026-07-06 @ 11:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-07-06 @ 1:15 pm
Headline: Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:15PM EDT until July 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the
following areas, Gates, Hertford and Northampton and Virginia,
including the following areas, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline,
Charles City, Chesapeake, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern
Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and
Queen, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Gloucester, Goochland,
Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City,
Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mathews, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent,
Newport News, Norfolk, Northumberland, Nottoway, Portsmouth,
Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg), Richmond, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex,
Virginia Beach, Western Chesterfield, Western Essex, Western
Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western
King William, Western King and Queen, Western Louisa, Westmoreland
and York.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous showers and storms have begun to
develop and will continue through the evening today. A very
moist air mass and slow storm motions will support a risk for
heavy rainfall and flash flooding, particularly in urban,
poor drainage, and flood prone locations. Localized totals in
excess of 3-4" will be possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood