Flood Advisory — Middlesex 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 28 at 8:07PM EDT until August 28 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Mathews County in eastern Virginia... Southeastern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia... Northeastern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 807 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 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... Mathews, Deltaville, Blakes, Gwynn, Mobjack, Hartfield, North, Hudgins, Cardinal, Cobbs Creek, Moon, Redart, Ruff, Soles, Fort Nonsense, Diggs, Port Haywood, Amburg, Hardyville and Wilton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 28, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET · Expires August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
59 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Virginia
Flood Advisory
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Flood Advisory
Get Flood Advisory Alerts for Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 (59 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Middlesex County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Middlesex 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.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Gloucester County.