Flood Advisory — City of Emporia 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 September 11 at 9:12PM EDT until September 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Greensville County in southeastern Virginia... Southwestern Sussex County in southeastern Virginia... The City of Emporia in southeastern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 912 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 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... Emporia, Jarratt, Stony Creek, Green Plain, Grizzard, Mason, Owens, Emporia Airport, Gray, Huske, Hilda, Lanes Corner, Emporia Reservoir and Brink. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective September 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET · Expires September 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
September 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for City of Emporia 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire September 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Greensville County, Sussex County.