Flood Advisory — Prince Edward 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 3 at 5:21PM EDT until August 3 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Prince Edward County in central Virginia... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 521 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 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Prospect, Darlington Heights, Allens Mill, Elam and Tuggle. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Prince Edward 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Prince Edward County?
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