Flood Advisory — Charles City County, Virginia
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 4:51PM EDT until August 4 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Charles City County in east central Virginia... Southeastern New Kent County in east central Virginia... James City County in southeastern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Holdcroft, Barhamsville, Providence Forge, Lanexa, Chickahominy Shore, Kings Corner, Diascund, Holly Forks and Mountcastle. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Charles City County, Virginia?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Charles City County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for James City County, New Kent County.