Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 5:22PM EDT until August 31 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The Central City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia...
The Western City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia...
The West Central City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Norfolk State University, Regent University, Downtown Norfolk,
Downtown Portsmouth, Virginia Wesleyan University, Kempsville,
Great Bridge, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Chesapeake,
Portsmouth, Cradock, Norview, Ghent, Fentress, South Norfolk,
Portlock, Greenbrier and Wards Corner.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
City of Chesapeake, VA; City of Norfolk, VA; City of Portsmouth, VA; City of Virginia Beach, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov