Flash Flood Warning Issued for Gloucester, King and Queen, Middlesex Counties VA

Source: NOAA · Eastern Virginia

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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.

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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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