Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 13 at 4:37AM EDT until September 13 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 1:37am
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Hanover County in central Virginia...
Essex County in east central Virginia...
Northwestern King and Queen County in east central Virginia...
Northwestern King William County in east central Virginia...
Richmond County in east central Virginia...
Southeastern Westmoreland County in east central Virginia...
Western Northumberland County in eastern Virginia...
Southeastern Caroline County in north central Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 437 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ashland, Tappahannock, Warsaw, Montross, Champlain, Saint
Stephens Church, Randolph Macon College, Hanover, Millers Tavern,
Newtown, Aylett, Dunnsville, Beulahville, Newland, Manquin,
Mangohick, Haynesville, Studley and Dawn.
- 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:
Caroline, VA; Essex, VA; Hanover, VA; King and Queen, VA; King William, VA; Northumberland, VA; Richmond, VA; Westmoreland, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov