Flash Flood Warning Issued for Gloucester, King and Queen, Middlesex Counties VA
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NWS Wakefield has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of eastern Virginia until 9:30 PM EDT August 28 due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Virginia
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Wakefield VA. Effective from August 28 at 7:25 PM EDT until August 28 at 9:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Southeastern King and Queen County, southwestern Middlesex County, and northwestern Gloucester County in Virginia. Specific locations include Urbanna, Saluda, Glenns, Cooper, and Clancie.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Expected Conditions
At 7:25 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:30 PM EDT on August 28, 2026. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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