Alertes en vigueurCity of Newport News

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Flash Flood Warning for York County in southeastern Virginia The City of Newport News in southeastern Virginia The City of Poquoson in southeastern Virginia Until 845 PM EDT. At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar and automated gauges.
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, Patrick Henry Field, Seaford, Tabb, Denbigh, Fort Eustis, Oriana, Oyster Point, Harris Grove, Dare, Hornsbyville, Menchville and Newport News Golf Course.

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.