Richmond, Virginia

Regional Weather Alerts


Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): York, VA; City of Newport News, VA; City of Poquoson, VA
Effective: 2026-05-25 @ 1:59 pm -> 2026-05-25 @ 4:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-25 @ 1:59 pm -> 2026-05-25 @ 4:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-05-25 @ 1:59 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 2:59PM EDT until May 25 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following
county and independent cities, City of Newport News, City of
Poquoson and York.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 259 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 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Newport News, Hampton, Patrick Henry Field, Seaford, Tabb,
Denbigh, Fort Eustis, Oriana, Oyster Point, Harris Grove,
Dare, Hornsbyville, Menchville and Newport News Golf Course.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood