Flash Flood Warning — York 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 10 at 7:18PM EDT until August 10 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... York County in southeastern Virginia... The City of Hampton in southeastern Virginia... The Southern City of Newport News in southeastern Virginia... The City of Poquoson in southeastern Virginia... * Until 1015 PM EDT. * At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 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... Newport News, Hampton, Langley AFB, Hampton Univers
Effective August 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Last Checked
7 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 York 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 (7 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for York County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for City of Newport News County, City of Hampton County, City of Poquoson County.