Flood Advisory — Surry 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 5:16PM EDT until August 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Surry County in southeastern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen in the past 30 minutes. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area through 545 PM. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dendron, Elberon, Ellis Fork and Runnymede. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 28, 2026 at 5:16 PM ET · Expires August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Last Checked
6 hours ago
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 Surry 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 (6 hours ago). It's set to expire August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Surry County?
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