Flood Advisory — City of Chesapeake 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 31 at 5:22PM EDT until August 31 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The Central City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia... The City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia... The Western City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia... The West Central City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Norfolk State University, Regent University, Downtown Norfolk, Downtown Portsmouth, Virginia Wesleyan University, Kempsville, Great Bridge, Old Dominion University, Norfol
Effective August 31, 2026 at 5:22 PM ET · Expires August 31, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 31, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 day 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 City of Chesapeake 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 day ago). It's set to expire August 31, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for City of Chesapeake County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for City of Virginia Beach County, City of Portsmouth County, City of Norfolk County.