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Home Return to list Areal Flood Watch 0001 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-23 01:05:31
383
WGUS61 KAKQ 230605
FFAAKQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
205 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
VAZ089-090-097-098-523>525-528>531-231415-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.260623T1700Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Surry-James City-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth-
205 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following
areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City,
Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach
and York.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed
2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5
inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions
have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in
urban and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
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EI
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-23 05:14:52
904
WGUS61 KAKQ 231014
FFAAKQ
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
614 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
VAZ089-090-097-098-523>525-528>531-232000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.260623T1700Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Surry-James City-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth-
614 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following
areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City,
Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach
and York.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed
2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5
inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions
have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in
urban and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
EI
Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-06-23 07:03:26
601
WGUS61 KAKQ 231203
FFAAKQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
803 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
MDZ022>024-VAZ075>078-081>086-088-092-099-100-512-514>522-232015-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.260623T1700Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg)-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Sussex-Southampton-Accomack-Northampton-Eastern Hanover-Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including
the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-
Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and
Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
803 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico and Virginia,
including the following areas, Accomack, Charles City, Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern
Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and
Queen, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent,
Northampton, Northumberland, Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg), Richmond, Southampton, Sussex, Western Essex, Western
Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western King William,
Western King and Queen and Westmoreland.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed
2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5
inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions
have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in
urban and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
VAZ089-090-097-098-523>525-528>531-232015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.260623T1700Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Surry-James City-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth-
803 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following
areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City,
Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach
and York.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed
2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5
inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions
have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in
urban and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
KMC
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-23 07:03:26
601
WGUS61 KAKQ 231203
FFAAKQ
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
803 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
MDZ022>024-VAZ075>078-081>086-088-092-099-100-512-514>522-232015-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.260623T1700Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg)-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Sussex-Southampton-Accomack-Northampton-Eastern Hanover-Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including
the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-
Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and
Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
803 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico and Virginia,
including the following areas, Accomack, Charles City, Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern
Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and
Queen, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent,
Northampton, Northumberland, Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg), Richmond, Southampton, Sussex, Western Essex, Western
Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western King William,
Western King and Queen and Westmoreland.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed
2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5
inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions
have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in
urban and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
VAZ089-090-097-098-523>525-528>531-232015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.260623T1700Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Surry-James City-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth-
803 AM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following
areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City,
Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach
and York.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed
2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5
inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions
have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in
urban and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
KMC
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-23 14:23:32
185
WGUS61 KAKQ 231922
FFAAKQ
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
VAZ075-076-081>083-512-514>522-232030-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg)-Charles City-New Kent-Eastern Hanover-Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including
the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-
Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and
Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of central, east central,
and south central Virginia, including the following areas, in
central Virginia, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights),
Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico and Western Henrico (Including the
City of Richmond). In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern
Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent,
Richmond, Western Essex, Western King William, Western King and
Queen and Westmoreland. In south central Virginia, Prince George
(including Hopewell and Petersburg).
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
$$
MDZ022>024-VAZ077-078-084>086-088>090-092-097>100-523>525-528>531-
240200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth-
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico and Virginia,
including the following areas, Accomack, Chesapeake, Gloucester,
Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Lancaster, Mathews,
Middlesex, Newport News, Norfolk, Northampton, Northumberland,
Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach
and York.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms containing heavy rain are expected through
early evening. Rainfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour at
times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
JM
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-06-23 14:23:32
185
WGUS61 KAKQ 231922
FFAAKQ
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
VAZ075-076-081>083-512-514>522-232030-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Prince George (including Hopewell and
Petersburg)-Charles City-New Kent-Eastern Hanover-Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including
the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-
Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and
Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of central, east central,
and south central Virginia, including the following areas, in
central Virginia, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights),
Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico and Western Henrico (Including the
City of Richmond). In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern
Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent,
Richmond, Western Essex, Western King William, Western King and
Queen and Westmoreland. In south central Virginia, Prince George
(including Hopewell and Petersburg).
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
$$
MDZ022>024-VAZ077-078-084>086-088>090-092-097>100-523>525-528>531-
240200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260624T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth-
322 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico and Virginia,
including the following areas, Accomack, Chesapeake, Gloucester,
Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Lancaster, Mathews,
Middlesex, Newport News, Norfolk, Northampton, Northumberland,
Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach
and York.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms containing heavy rain are expected through
early evening. Rainfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour at
times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
JM
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-06-23 17:02:29 761 WGUS61 KAKQ 232202 FFAAKQ Flood Watch National Weather Service Wakefield VA 602 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 MDZ022>024-VAZ077-078-084>086-088>090-092-097>100-523>525-528>531- 232315- /O.CAN.KAKQ.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260624T0200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northumberland-Lancaster- Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton- Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-York-Newport News- Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth- 602 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of southeast Maryland, including the following areas, Inland Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico and Virginia, including the following areas, Accomack, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Newport News, Norfolk, Northampton, Northumberland, Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach and York. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ Butner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||