FROM: NWS Wakefield VA
AREA: Accomack, VA; Northampton, VA
SENT: 2026-07-27T15:08:00-04:00
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 3:08PM EDT until July 27 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia, including the
following counties, in eastern Virginia, Northampton. In southeast
Virginia, Accomack.
* WHEN…Until 515 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Exmore, Willis Wharf, Painter, Quinby, Wardtown and
Jamesville.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-27T17:15:00-04:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Wakefield VA.
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