Flash Flood Warning
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WGUS51 KAKQ 190209
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NCC073-091-VAC093-175-800-190415-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1009 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Gates County in northeastern North Carolina...
Hertford County in northeastern North Carolina...
Southwestern Isle of Wight County in southeastern Virginia...
Southeastern Southampton County in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia...
* Until 1215 AM EDT.
* At 1009 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Franklin, Windsor, Holland, Suffolk, Gates, Como, Carrsville,
Whaleyville, Roduco, Kings Fork, Cleopus, Elwood, Somerton,
Reynoldson, Dort, Lees Mill, Drum Hill, Wyanoke, Topsy and Lummis.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
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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LAT...LON 3650 7707 3650 7708 3651 7708 3652 7710
3666 7693 3665 7691 3666 7692 3667 7691
3670 7688 3683 7681 3680 7661 3645 7669
3648 7707
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
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