Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 5:43PM EDT until September 22 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Isle of Wight County in southeastern
Virginia...
Southeastern Southampton County in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Franklin in southeastern Virginia...
The Western City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 543 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 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Franklin, Windsor, Holland, Downtown Suffolk, Suffolk,
Carrsville, Whaleyville, Kings Fork, Hunterdale, Lummis, Boaz,
Elwood, Collosse, Somerton, Cleopus, Kilby, Lees Mill, Indika,
Nurney and Suffolk Airport.
- 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:
Isle of Wight, VA; Southampton, VA; City of Franklin, VA; City of Suffolk, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov