Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 9:12PM EDT until September 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Western Greensville County in southeastern Virginia...
Southwestern Sussex County in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Emporia in southeastern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 912 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 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...
Emporia, Jarratt, Stony Creek, Green Plain, Grizzard, Mason,
Owens, Emporia Airport, Gray, Huske, Hilda, Lanes Corner, Emporia
Reservoir and Brink.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Greensville, VA; Sussex, VA; City of Emporia, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov