Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 2 at 10:37AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 7:37am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia,
including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle,
Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene and Nelson. In northwest
Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Page,
Rappahannock and Shenandoah. In western Virginia, Augusta and
Rockingham.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are
forecast to move across the area this afternoon to evening.
Many areas could see 1 to 2 inches of rain. Areas that see
multiple rounds of heavy rain could receive localized higher
amounts of 3 to 4 inches.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov