Tag: storm tracker 2026

  • Flash Flood Warning: Chaves, NM Until 5:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Chaves, NM Until 5:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:33PM MDT until September 22 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Chaves, NM until 5:30 PM MDT. This is a live snapshot as of 1:36 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Chaves, NM — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Albuquerque NM. Issued: 2:33 PM MDT. Expires: 5:30 PM MDT.

    FFWABQ

    The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico…

    * Until 530 PM MDT.

    * At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1
    hour. Additional rainfall amounts up 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 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…
    Lake Arthur.

    This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 85.

    Named locations in the warning path: Lake Arthur.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 5:30 PM MDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Randolph & Webster Area Until 7:00 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Randolph & Webster Area Until 7:00 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 4:11PM EDT until September 22 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Randolph, WV; Webster, WV until 7:00 PM EDT. This is a live snapshot as of 1:20 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Randolph, WV — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Charleston WV. Issued: 4:11 PM EDT. Expires: 7:00 PM EDT.

    FFWRLX

    The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia…
    Northern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia…

    * Until 700 PM EDT.

    * At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
    have fallen. 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…
    Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Waneta, Bergoo, Pickens
    and Monterville.

    Named locations in the warning path: Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Waneta, Bergoo, Pickens and Monterville.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed and the issuing office page at https://www.weather.gov/rlx/.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: 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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 7:00 PM EDT, the danger does not necessarily end with the rain. Creeks and arroyos can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, and runoff keeps low-lying roads dangerous for hours. Watch for additional rounds of storms — the National Weather Service updates its alerts as conditions change, so re-check the office page before heading out.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — wicking drywall, buckling floors, and musty odors show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Lincoln Area Until 5:15 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Lincoln Area Until 5:15 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:13PM MDT until September 22 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Lincoln, NM until 5:15 PM MDT. This is a live snapshot as of 1:20 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Lincoln, NM — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Albuquerque NM. Issued: 2:13 PM MDT. Expires: 5:15 PM MDT.

    FFWABQ

    The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Southwestern Lincoln County in central New Mexico…

    * Until 515 PM MDT.

    * At 213 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
    Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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…
    Oscuro.

    Named locations in the warning path: Oscuro.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed and the issuing office page at https://www.weather.gov/abq/.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 5:15 PM MDT, the danger does not necessarily end with the rain. Creeks and arroyos can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, and runoff keeps low-lying roads dangerous for hours. Watch for additional rounds of storms — the National Weather Service updates its alerts as conditions change, so re-check the office page before heading out.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — wicking drywall, buckling floors, and musty odors show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: City of Chesapeake Until 5:30 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: City of Chesapeake Until 5:30 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: City of Chesapeake Until 5:30 PM EDT

    The warning

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 3:44PM EDT until September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA. Issued by NWS Wakefield VA, issued September 22, 2026 at 12:44 PM Pacific, in effect until 5:30 PM EDT. Flash-flood damage is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most — water intrusion under doors and through foundation seams, saturated carpet and pad, wicking drywall, and mold risk within 24–48 hours.

    This is a live snapshot as of September 22, 2026 at 12:49 PM Pacific. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    City of Chesapeake — Flash Flood Warning

    From the National Weather Service alert, verbatim:

    At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
    rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have
    fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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…
    Churchland, Driver, Western Branch, Bowers Hill, Deanes,
    Huntersville and Wilroy.

    Warned area: City of Chesapeake, VA; City of Portsmouth, VA; City of Suffolk, VA

    What to do

    Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
    deaths occur in vehicles.

    Please report flooding by posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page,
    or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

    Stay safe

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades; water only a foot deep can sweep a car away. If water enters the home, stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, keep clear of the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Translate this warning into the damage categories local contractors handle. For a flash flood warning event: interior water intrusion wherever the envelope is breached, saturated drywall and insulation, mold risk within 24–48 hours of wetting, and — where drainage is overwhelmed — sewage backup in low-lying areas.

    The play: stage equipment now, pre-position drying assets, keep an on-call rotation through the expiration of the warning and beyond, and capture address + water source + affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    Demand window: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EDT. After expiration, watch for additional rounds — rivers and creeks often crest well after the rain stops, and saturated ground turns the next cell into the next warning. The next National Weather Service update for your county or ZIP will post at weather.gov; start from the alert source linked below.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Mora Until 4:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Mora Until 4:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Mora Until 4:30 PM MDT

    The warning

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 1:24PM MDT until September 22 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM. Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM, issued September 22, 2026 at 12:24 PM Pacific, in effect until 4:30 PM MDT. Flash-flood damage is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most — water intrusion under doors and through foundation seams, saturated carpet and pad, wicking drywall, and mold risk within 24–48 hours.

    This is a live snapshot as of September 22, 2026 at 12:33 PM Pacific. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Mora — Flash Flood Warning

    From the National Weather Service alert, verbatim:

    FFWABQ

    The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    West Central Mora County in northeastern New Mexico…

    * Until 430 PM MDT.

    * At 124 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated a stationary thunderstorm
    producing heavy rain over Ledoux. Between 1.25 and 1.75 inches of
    rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75
    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…
    Mora, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park and Monte Aplanado.

    This includes State Road 518 near Mile Marker 29.

    This includes the following recreation areas…
    Morphy Lake State Park.

    Warned area: Mora, NM

    What to do

    Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
    deaths occur in vehicles.

    Stay safe

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades; water only a foot deep can sweep a car away. If water enters the home, stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, keep clear of the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Translate this warning into the damage categories local contractors handle. For a flash flood warning event: interior water intrusion wherever the envelope is breached, saturated drywall and insulation, mold risk within 24–48 hours of wetting, and — where drainage is overwhelmed — sewage backup in low-lying areas.

    The play: stage equipment now, pre-position drying assets, keep an on-call rotation through the expiration of the warning and beyond, and capture address + water source + affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    Demand window: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning is in effect until 4:30 PM MDT. After expiration, watch for additional rounds — rivers and creeks often crest well after the rain stops, and saturated ground turns the next cell into the next warning. The next National Weather Service update for your county or ZIP will post at weather.gov; start from the alert source linked below.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Ector Until 5:30 PM CDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Ector Until 5:30 PM CDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Ector Until 5:30 PM CDT

    The warning

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:31PM CDT until September 22 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX. Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX, issued September 22, 2026 at 12:31 PM Pacific, in effect until 5:30 PM CDT. Flash-flood damage is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most — water intrusion under doors and through foundation seams, saturated carpet and pad, wicking drywall, and mold risk within 24–48 hours.

    This is a live snapshot as of September 22, 2026 at 12:33 PM Pacific. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Ector — Flash Flood Warning

    From the National Weather Service alert, verbatim:

    FFWMAF

    The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Southeastern Ector County in western Texas…
    Midland County in western Texas…

    * Until 530 PM CDT.

    * At 231 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
    has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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…
    Midland, Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, West
    Odessa, Warfield, Odessa Schlemeyer Field, Skywest Airport, Cotton
    Flat, Midland Airpark and Penwell.

    Warned area: Ector, TX; Midland, TX

    What to do

    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.

    Stay safe

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades; water only a foot deep can sweep a car away. If water enters the home, stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, keep clear of the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Translate this warning into the damage categories local contractors handle. For a flash flood warning event: interior water intrusion wherever the envelope is breached, saturated drywall and insulation, mold risk within 24–48 hours of wetting, and — where drainage is overwhelmed — sewage backup in low-lying areas.

    The play: stage equipment now, pre-position drying assets, keep an on-call rotation through the expiration of the warning and beyond, and capture address + water source + affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    Demand window: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning is in effect until 5:30 PM CDT. After expiration, watch for additional rounds — rivers and creeks often crest well after the rain stops, and saturated ground turns the next cell into the next warning. The next National Weather Service update for your county or ZIP will post at weather.gov; start from the alert source linked below.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: City of Chesapeake, VA Area Until September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    Flash Flood Warning: City of Chesapeake, VA Area Until September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    A Flash Flood Warning is active this morning for City of Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas, issued by NWS Wakefield VA and running until September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA. This is flash flooding territory — the exact conditions that turn into the interior-damage and emergency-mitigation jobs local restoration teams answer.

    This is a live snapshot as of the NWS issue time. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    The warning, per area

    Warned areas in this alert:

    • City of Chesapeake, VA
    • City of Norfolk, VA
    • City of Portsmouth, VA
    • City of Suffolk, VA

    City of Chesapeake, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 2:23PM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    The Northwestern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia…
    The Southwestern City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia…
    The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia…
    The Northeastern City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 530 PM EDT.

    * At 223 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
    hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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…
    Churchland, Deep Creek, Downtown Portsmouth, Old Dominion
    University, Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth,
    Suffolk, Bowers Hill, Western Branch, Cradock, Driver, Ghent,
    Deanes, Huntersville, South Norfolk, Wilroy and Portlock.

    City of Norfolk, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 2:23PM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    The Northwestern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia…
    The Southwestern City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia…
    The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia…
    The Northeastern City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 530 PM EDT.

    * At 223 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
    hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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…
    Churchland, Deep Creek, Downtown Portsmouth, Old Dominion
    University, Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth,
    Suffolk, Bowers Hill, Western Branch, Cradock, Driver, Ghent,
    Deanes, Huntersville, South Norfolk, Wilroy and Portlock.

    City of Portsmouth, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 2:23PM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    The Northwestern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia…
    The Southwestern City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia…
    The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia…
    The Northeastern City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 530 PM EDT.

    * At 223 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
    hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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…
    Churchland, Deep Creek, Downtown Portsmouth, Old Dominion
    University, Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth,
    Suffolk, Bowers Hill, Western Branch, Cradock, Driver, Ghent,
    Deanes, Huntersville, South Norfolk, Wilroy and Portlock.

    City of Suffolk, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 2:23PM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    The Northwestern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia…
    The Southwestern City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia…
    The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia…
    The Northeastern City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 530 PM EDT.

    * At 223 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
    hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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…
    Churchland, Deep Creek, Downtown Portsmouth, Old Dominion
    University, Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth,
    Suffolk, Bowers Hill, Western Branch, Cradock, Driver, Ghent,
    Deanes, Huntersville, South Norfolk, Wilroy and Portlock.

    What the National Weather Service instructs

    Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
    deaths occur in vehicles.

    Please report flooding by posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page,
    or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can carry away a car.

    If water gets into the home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be live, keep clear of the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup starts — documentation is what an insurance claim runs on. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This is interior-water territory — the exact jobs restoration crews see most: water intrusion through doors, windows and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation, and mold risk building within 24–48 hours if drying doesn’t start fast. Low-lying areas can see sewage backup where storm drains are overwhelmed.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture three things on the first call — address, water source, and every affected area. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the damage turns out to be disaster-scale, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning runs until September 22 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA. When it expires, that doesn’t automatically mean the threat is over — watch for additional rounds overnight and remember creeks and streams can crest hours after the heaviest rain or wind has passed. The next NWS update lands when conditions change or the warning is extended, cancelled, or allowed to expire.

    Demand-window note for contractors: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage. The crews that answer first usually keep the job.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Gloucester Area Until 7:15 PM UTC

    Flash Flood Warning: Gloucester Area Until 7:15 PM UTC

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 12:14PM EDT until September 22 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gloucester, in effect until 7:15 PM UTC. The issuing office is NWS Wakefield VA. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses — this is the exact kind of storm event that creates emergency restoration work.

    This is a live snapshot as of issuance. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Gloucester — Flash Flood Warning

    • NWS headline: Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 12:14PM EDT until September 22 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
    • Issued: 2026-09-22T12:14:00-04:00
    • Expires: 2026-09-22T15:15:00-04:00
    • Severity: Severe
    • Warned area: Gloucester, VA; Mathews, VA

    Alert detail, verbatim from the NWS

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    West Central Mathews County in eastern Virginia…
    Central Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 315 PM EDT.

    * At 1214 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
    1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
    1 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…
    Gloucester Courthouse, Hayes, Ark, Pinero, Belroi, Ware Neck,
    Dutton, Fort Nonsense, Beulah, Selden, Soles, Pampa and
    Allmondsville.

    NWS safety instructions

    Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
    deaths occur in vehicles.

    Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
    Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

    Stay safe

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. If water enters the home, stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, photograph everything before cleanup (documentation matters for insurance), then call a local restoration contractor — water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flooding is the exact interior-flooding job restoration teams see most: interior water intrusion, saturated drywall and insulation, mold risk within 24–48 hours, and sewage backup in low-lying areas. The play: stage equipment now, pre-position drying assets, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address + water source + affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If this storm damages your home or business, you can reach the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app, or visit fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires, the hazard does not automatically clear: watch for additional rounds, creeks and streams cresting later, and the next NWS update. Water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

    Sources & how to verify

    Source: this National Weather Service alert (issued by NWS Wakefield VA). Verify for your own county or ZIP at weather.gov or the issuing NWS office page. This is a live snapshot as of 7:15 PM UTC expiry — conditions change fast.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Storm Updates: New Mexico Flood Moderate, Utah–Southeast Marginal — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Morning)

    This is a live Tuesday morning snapshot of local storm-type events across the United States as of the morning of Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Overnight, the Appalachians–Southeast corridor carried the pulse — NWS Charleston, West Virginia flash-flood warnings for southern and north-central West Virginia into southwest Virginia. Those overnight warnings are treated as expired/expiring into this morning (no active WV flash-flood warnings on the NWS alert feed at hang time). Today’s desks: Storm Prediction Center Marginal Risk for much of Utah into adjacent Wyoming and Colorado, plus a portion of the Southeast; Weather Prediction Center Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall across portions of southern New Mexico. No convective watches are currently valid.

    These are county- and ZIP-scale thunderstorms and flood pulses, not a U.S. mainland hurricane landfall. There is no U.S. landfalling tropical cyclone in the current National Hurricane Center picture. Restoration exposure today into tonight is water first in southern New Mexico and far west Texas, wind and marginally severe hail this afternoon across the Utah corridor, leftover Appalachian water from Monday night, and locally severe gusts plus flood axes across parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Conditions change fast. Verify with the National Weather Service for the specific county or ZIP before you roll.

    What is live this morning

    SPC’s 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook (issued 7:22 a.m. CDT Tuesday, September 22, 2026; Smith/Mead; valid 221300Z–231200Z) places a Marginal Risk over much of Utah into adjacent Wyoming and Colorado, and across a portion of the Southeast. Summary: isolated severe wind gusts today in Utah into southwest Wyoming and western Colorado; thunderstorms capable of strong to locally severe damaging gusts also possible across parts of the Southeast. Outlook footprint ~196,000 square miles / ~24 million people. Larger Southeast centers in the risk area include Charlotte, Atlanta, Greensboro, Birmingham, and Montgomery.

    No convective watches were currently valid as of the SPC watches page update at 11:44:05 UTC Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Most recent watch on the board: 0674. Check spc.noaa.gov/products/watch before you stage.

    WPC’s Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 0809 UTC Tuesday, September 22, 2026; Chenard; valid 12Z Tue–12Z Wed) holds a Moderate Risk across portions of southern New Mexico, with flood watches from noon MDT today through Wednesday afternoon/evening for large parts of New Mexico and far west Texas (NWS Albuquerque and El Paso/Santa Teresa). WPC Slight axes: southeast Virginia into South Carolina, and West Virginia into southwest Virginia. South Florida: WPC Marginal for localized urban flash flood.

    Hotspot 1 — Southern New Mexico / far west Texas

    Today’s Moderate flood desk. Multi-day heavy rain starts today under an upper trough, jet right-entrance dynamics, deep southerly tropical moisture, and precipitable water toward mid/late September record levels. Daytime favors scattered storms; overnight trends toward a more concentrated rain shield with heavier cores over southern New Mexico. Ensemble neighborhood guidance: 40–70% chance of more than 3 inches across New Mexico today; 2–4 inch max footprint through early Wednesday. Scattered to numerous flash floods expected, some locally significant, including Sacramento Mountains burn scars.

    Restoration read: water first. Stage pumps and air movers before the overnight shield organizes. Burn-scar runoff and low water crossings fail first. Start extraction the same night if water is inside.

    Hotspot 2 — Utah into southwest Wyoming and western Colorado

    SPC Marginal wind-and-hail corridor. Mid-level trough over the western Great Basin moves northeast across Utah through early evening. After early showers, heating steepens 0–2 km lapse rates; elongated hodographs support a few stronger cells with marginally severe hail. Isolated 60–75 mph gusts are the primary hazard. Activity can later spill into western Colorado and southwest Wyoming late afternoon into early evening.

    Restoration read: wind and isolated hail. Stage tarps, generators, and tree crews before late afternoon. Soft-metal roofs and skylights after stronger cells only if it is safe.

    Hotspot 3 — Southeast / southern Appalachians, plus Mid-Atlantic flood axes

    SPC Marginal for the Southeast focuses on a slow-moving cold front from the Deep South into the southern Appalachians. Dewpoints upper 60s–lower 70s °F; afternoon MLCAPE about 1,500–2,500 J/kg. Weak shear; water-loaded downdrafts can produce locally severe gusts into early evening.

    WPC Slight flood axes: southeast Virginia into South Carolina (coastal convergence + backdoor front; neighborhood high for 3 inches, localized 5 inches possible) and West Virginia into southwest Virginia (wetter soils, lower flash-flood guidance, inverted trough). Farther north Mid-Atlantic: more stratiform 1–2 inches. South Florida WPC Marginal is a local urban-flood desk, not the national headline.

    Restoration read: gusty wind and street flooding can share the same ZIP. Charlotte, Atlanta, Greensboro, Birmingham, and Montgomery sit inside the broader Southeast convective risk — local pulse desks, not a regional derecho.

    Just hit

    Monday afternoon into overnight, the Appalachians–Southeast carried the live severe and flash-flood pulse (already on yesterday’s afternoon Tygart Media desk). Overnight NWS Charleston, West Virginia flash-flood warnings covered southern West Virginia / southwest Virginia (Welch, Pineville, Davy, McDowell, Wyoming, Buchanan; 1–3 inches radar-indicated) and north-central West Virginia along Buckhannon–Burnsville–Century / I-79 (1–3 inches). Those overnight warnings are treated as expired or expiring into this morning. No clean parsed SPC LSR list in this pass — do not invent points.

    Pulse table

    RegionMain threatsSPC / WPC / NWS levelStatus this morning
    Southern NM / far west TXFlash flood, multi-day heavy rain, burn-scar runoffWPC Moderate + flood watchesLive flood desk today–Wed
    Utah into SW WY / western COSevere wind gusts, marginally severe hailSPC MarginalAfternoon–early evening
    Southeast / southern AppalachiansLocally severe damaging gustsSPC MarginalAfternoon–early evening
    SE VA into SC; WV into SW VAFlash flood / heavy rainWPC SlightToday into tonight
    South FloridaUrban flash flood, lightningWPC MarginalLocal
    Appalachians–Southeast overnightFlash flood (yesterday’s pulse)Overnight FFWs (expired/expiring)Aftermath / drying
    U.S. mainland tropicsNo landfalling tropical cycloneNHC quiet for mainlandQuiet

    What this means for restoration teams

    Southern New Mexico and far west Texas are water jobs if the Moderate risk verifies — extraction, drying, and a 24–48 hour mold clock. Utah’s Marginal corridor is wind and isolated hail. Southeast Marginal wind is local gusty warnings, not a derecho. Leftover Appalachian water from Monday night is aftermath. Stage before the overnight New Mexico rain shield; start extraction the same night if water is inside. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What this is not

    This is not a regional derecho and not a U.S. mainland hurricane landfall. Tropical Depression Fay is mid-Atlantic open ocean and becoming post-tropical — not a U.S. land threat. Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys remain eastern Pacific systems and are not mainland landfall threats today. Today’s work, if it verifies, is scattered: southern New Mexico flash flood, Utah–Colorado wind/hail, Southeast gusts, leftover Appalachian water.

    Looking ahead

    SPC Day 2 and Day 3 currently show no severe thunderstorm areas. That does not cancel tonight’s New Mexico flood problem or this afternoon’s Marginal corridors. Watch the next Storm Tracker update rather than assuming the Moderate rainfall risk is the last line of the week.

    Sources and how to verify

    Primary sources: SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook issued 7:22 a.m. CDT Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Smith/Mead); SPC watches page updated 11:44:05 UTC Tuesday, September 22, 2026; WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook updated 0809 UTC Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Chenard); NWS Albuquerque and El Paso/Santa Teresa flood watches; overnight NWS Charleston, West Virginia flash-flood warnings; NHC advisories (Fay, Polo, Odalys).

    Check weather.gov for the county warning, spc.noaa.gov for the outlook, watch, and local storm reports, and WPC excessive rainfall for the flood overlay. Prior desk: Storm Updates September 21, 2026 — Appalachians–Southeast Marginal / Central Appalachians Flood Slight.

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Follow local authorities and the National Weather Service. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Gloucester, VA Area Until September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    Flash Flood Warning: Gloucester, VA Area Until September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    A Flash Flood Warning is active this morning for Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas, issued by NWS Wakefield VA and running until September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA. This is flash flooding territory — the exact conditions that turn into the interior-damage and emergency-mitigation jobs local restoration teams answer.

    This is a live snapshot as of the NWS issue time. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    The warning, per area

    Warned areas in this alert:

    • Gloucester, VA
    • Lancaster, VA
    • Mathews, VA
    • Middlesex, VA

    Gloucester, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 10:50AM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    South Central Lancaster County in eastern Virginia…
    Northwestern Mathews County in eastern Virginia…
    Southwestern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia…
    Northeastern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 200 PM EDT.

    * At 1050 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
    2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
    1 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…
    Urbanna, Hartfield, Saluda, Healys, Harmony Village, Cooper,
    Grafton, Cash, Greys Point, Harcum, Bertrand, Millenbeck, Wake,
    Slabtown, Senora and Stampers.

    Lancaster, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 10:50AM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    South Central Lancaster County in eastern Virginia…
    Northwestern Mathews County in eastern Virginia…
    Southwestern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia…
    Northeastern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 200 PM EDT.

    * At 1050 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
    2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
    1 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…
    Urbanna, Hartfield, Saluda, Healys, Harmony Village, Cooper,
    Grafton, Cash, Greys Point, Harcum, Bertrand, Millenbeck, Wake,
    Slabtown, Senora and Stampers.

    Mathews, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 10:50AM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    South Central Lancaster County in eastern Virginia…
    Northwestern Mathews County in eastern Virginia…
    Southwestern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia…
    Northeastern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 200 PM EDT.

    * At 1050 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
    2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
    1 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…
    Urbanna, Hartfield, Saluda, Healys, Harmony Village, Cooper,
    Grafton, Cash, Greys Point, Harcum, Bertrand, Millenbeck, Wake,
    Slabtown, Senora and Stampers.

    Middlesex, VA — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA (office page)
    Issued: September 22 at 10:50AM EDT
    Expires: September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    The National Weather Service hazard wording for this warning:

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    South Central Lancaster County in eastern Virginia…
    Northwestern Mathews County in eastern Virginia…
    Southwestern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia…
    Northeastern Gloucester County in southeastern Virginia…

    * Until 200 PM EDT.

    * At 1050 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
    2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
    1 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…
    Urbanna, Hartfield, Saluda, Healys, Harmony Village, Cooper,
    Grafton, Cash, Greys Point, Harcum, Bertrand, Millenbeck, Wake,
    Slabtown, Senora and Stampers.

    What the National Weather Service instructs

    Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
    deaths occur in vehicles.

    Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
    Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can carry away a car.

    If water gets into the home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be live, keep clear of the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup starts — documentation is what an insurance claim runs on. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This is interior-water territory — the exact jobs restoration crews see most: water intrusion through doors, windows and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation, and mold risk building within 24–48 hours if drying doesn’t start fast. Low-lying areas can see sewage backup where storm drains are overwhelmed.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture three things on the first call — address, water source, and every affected area. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the damage turns out to be disaster-scale, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning runs until September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA. When it expires, that doesn’t automatically mean the threat is over — watch for additional rounds overnight and remember creeks and streams can crest hours after the heaviest rain or wind has passed. The next NWS update lands when conditions change or the warning is extended, cancelled, or allowed to expire.

    Demand-window note for contractors: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage. The crews that answer first usually keep the job.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.