Flash Flood Warning — Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 3:08PM EDT until August 4 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Isle of Wight County in southeastern Virginia... Northeastern Southampton County in southeastern Virginia... Surry County in southeastern Virginia... East Central Sussex County in southeastern Virginia... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wakefield, Ivor, Dendron, Elberon, Zuni, Boot
Effective August 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 6:15 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
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This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Isle of Wight County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Southampton County, Sussex County.