Flood Advisory — Dinwiddie 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 4:33AM EDT until August 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Dinwiddie County in south central Virginia... * WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 433 AM 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 3.5 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... Dinwiddie, Dewitt, Wharfs Store, Cherry Hill and Butterworth. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM 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.
Other Active Alerts in Virginia
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Get Flood Advisory Alerts for Dinwiddie County
StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Dinwiddie 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 6:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Dinwiddie County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Dinwiddie County, Virginia as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.