National Weather ServiceVirginiaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 171 flood warnings for Virginia in 2025 and 171 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 86% below the average of 139 for those months in 2008-2025. Halifax was covered most often (271 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Virginia get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 171 |
| 2024 | 232 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2021 | 166 |
| 2020 | 456 |
| 2019 | 149 |
| 2018 | 605 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2015 | 112 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2013 | 188 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2011 | 173 |
| 2010 | 139 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2008 | 61 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Virginia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 271 | 25 | May 26, 2026 |
| Fairfax | 257 | 38 | June 28, 2026 |
| Loudoun | 180 | 19 | July 7, 2026 |
| Rockingham | 177 | 27 | July 17, 2025 |
| Culpeper | 171 | 20 | July 2, 2025 |
| Albemarle | 158 | 25 | July 19, 2025 |
| Prince William | 156 | 30 | July 7, 2026 |
| Fauquier | 141 | 17 | July 7, 2026 |
| Charlotte | 134 | 14 | February 16, 2025 |
| Chesterfield | 132 | 23 | August 5, 2026 |
| Madison | 130 | 20 | July 17, 2025 |
| City of Richmond | 124 | 14 | May 15, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flood warnings for Virginia in AreaZine's record
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Flood Warning: Buchanan, McDowell, Mingo and 1 more, VA and WV
Expired 4:15 a.m. EDT, September 22, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningAugust 14, 2026
Flood Warning: Dickenson, VA
Expired 7:30 a.m. EDT, August 14, 2026
NWS WakefieldWarningAugust 4, 2026
Flood Warning: Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico and 4 more, VA
Expired 3:45 a.m. EDT, August 5, 2026
NWS WakefieldWarningAugust 4, 2026
Flood Warning: Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico and 3 more, VA
Expired 1:00 a.m. EDT, August 5, 2026
NWS BlacksburgWarningAugust 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Tazewell, Mercer and Summers, VA and WV
Expired 4:00 a.m. EDT, August 3, 2026
NWS BlacksburgWarningAugust 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Stokes, Surry and Patrick, NC and VA
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, August 2, 2026
NWS BlacksburgWarningAugust 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Surry, Carroll, Floyd and 1 more, NC and VA
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, August 2, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningJuly 11, 2026
Flood Warning: Buchanan, McDowell and Mingo, VA and WV
Expired 10:45 p.m. EDT, July 11, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Virginia.