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Flash Flood Warning 63, NWS Wakefield, VA

August 15, 2020Isle of Wight County, Surry County, Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this flash flood warning at Aug 15, 2020, 10:29 PM EDT for Isle of Wight County, Surry County, Virginia. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Aug 15, 2020, 10:29 PM EDT (02:29 UTC)
Expired: Aug 16, 2020, 3:21 AM EDT
In force: 5 hr
Issued by: NWS Wakefield, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Damage threat: Considerable
Flood severity: None

Counties Isle of Wight County, VA, Surry County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 15, 10:07 PM EDT, 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 15, 10:07 PM EDT, 22 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 15, 4:10 PM EDT, 6 hours 19 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2020

MDZ021>024-VAZ048-062-064-509>511-162015-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Fluvanna-Goochland-
Caroline-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia and north central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely through tonight.
Periods of locally heavy rainfall...and localized flash flooding are
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

More showers and storms are possible on Sunday. Locally heavy
rainfall is possible causing localized flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ060-061-065>069-075>090-092-093-095>098-
512>525-162015-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Prince Edward-Cumberland-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-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-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2020

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, south
central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

More showers and storms are possible on Sunday. Locally heavy
rainfall is possible causing localized flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ099-100-162015-
Accomack-Northampton-
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2020

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   Beach Hazards Statement.

There is a high risk of rip currents on Sunday.

More showers and storms are possible on Sunday. Locally heavy
rainfall is possible causing localized flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-162015-
Maryland Beaches-
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2020

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely through tonight.
Periods of locally heavy rainfall...and localized flash flooding are
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

There is a high risk of rip currents on Sunday.

More showers and storms are possible on Sunday. Locally heavy
rainfall is possible causing localized flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 15, 4:48 PM EDT, 5 hours 41 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
448 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2020

NCZ017-152130-
Western Currituck-
448 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL CURRITUCK
COUNTY...

At 447 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Currituck. the
storm is nearly stationary. This storm has shown signs of rotation.

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Currituck, Moyock, Knotts Island, Barco, Snowden,
Sligo, Munden and Maple.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. Be
prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy rain
could cause ponding of water on roads, and possible minor flooding of
ditches and poor drainage areas.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3647 7619 3655 7614 3655 7603 3660 7606
      3655 7598 3661 7599 3656 7593 3655 7595
      3652 7587 3652 7588 3647 7589 3648 7585
      3652 7586 3649 7581 3646 7588 3636 7601
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 218DEG 3KT 3647 7605

Rogers

Local storm report, Aug 15, 5:04 PM EDT, 5 hours 25 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
504 PM EDT SAT AUG 15 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0502 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 N ORIANA              37.15N 76.52W
08/15/2020                   CITY OF NEWPORT NEWVA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            2 FT OF WATER ON ROADS IN THE COLONY PINES
            NEIGHBORHOOD.

&&

Local storm report, Aug 15, 5:07 PM EDT, 5 hours 22 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
507 PM EDT SAT AUG 15 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0506 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 ESE ETTRICK           37.23N 77.40W
08/15/2020                   CITY OF PETERSBURG VA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            ROADS IMPASSABLE DUE TO HIGH WATER.

&&

Local storm report, Aug 15, 5:56 PM EDT, 4 hours 33 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
556 PM EDT SAT AUG 15 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0550 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 WNW CURRITUCK         36.46N 76.05W
08/15/2020                   CURRITUCK          NC   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            SEVERAL REPORTS OF FLOODING THROUGHOUT
            CURRITUCK COUNTY.

&&

MRD

Local storm report, Aug 15, 6:06 PM EDT, 4 hours 23 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
606 PM EDT SAT AUG 15 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 PM     FLASH FLOOD      SURRY                   37.13N 76.84W
08/15/2020                   SURRY              VA   911 CALL CENTER

            ROUTE 10 CLOSED IN PARTS OF SURRY COUNTY DUE
            TO FLOODING. ABOUT ANOTHER DOZEN ROADS
            CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING IN SURRY COUNTY AS
            WELL.

&&

MRD

Local storm report, Aug 15, 7:54 PM EDT, 2 hours 35 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
754 PM EDT SAT AUG 15 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0753 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 SSE REPUBLICAN        36.05N 77.05W
08/15/2020                   BERTIE             NC   911 CALL CENTER

            FLASH FLOODING ON NUMEROUS ROADS INCLUDING
            REPUBLICAN ROAD AND GOVERNORS ROAD.

&&

CF

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 15, 8:54 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	AKQ	Isle of Wight, Surry	3 hr
Aug 15, 9:23 PM EDT	Coastal Flood Advisory	AKQ	James City, Northumberland, Surry, Westmoreland, City of Newport News, City of Williamsburg	8 hr
Aug 15, 9:48 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		57 min
Aug 15, 9:51 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	AKQ	Amelia, Chesterfield, Powhatan	24 hr
Aug 15, 10:21 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	AKQ	City of Suffolk	3 hr
Aug 15, 10:35 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	James City, York, City of Newport News, City of Williamsburg	3 hr
Aug 15, 10:45 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Hanover, Henrico, King William	3 hr
Aug 15, 11:49 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	AKQ	Surry	32 hr
Aug 16, 2:55 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Caroline, Essex, King and Queen, King William	3 hr
Aug 16, 3:21 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	AKQ	Isle of Wight, Surry	29 hr
Aug 16, 3:49 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Essex, Richmond, Westmoreland	3 hr
Aug 16, 4:13 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Essex, King and Queen, King William, New Kent, Richmond	3 hr
Aug 16, 5:49 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		116 min
Aug 16, 6:34 AM EDT	Coastal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Westmoreland	8 hr
Aug 16, 7:50 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		70 min
Aug 16, 9:22 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		68 min
Aug 16, 10:28 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		91 min
Aug 16, 12:10 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell and 2 more	49 min
Aug 16, 12:59 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	AKQ	Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell and 2 more	19 hr
Aug 16, 2:58 PM EDT	Coastal Flood Statement	AKQ	Accomack, Gloucester, James City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and 11 more	14 hr
Aug 16, 7:43 PM EDT	Small Craft Advisory	AKQ		4 hr
Aug 15, 10:10 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Camden, Currituck	3 hr
Aug 15, 11:21 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AKQ	Camden, Pasquotank	3 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.