{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a3a037fc6e0247f76775dcc4a960a5d0aa9c9980.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 7:03PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a3a037fc6e0247f76775dcc4a960a5d0aa9c9980.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wakefield VA"},"word_count":213,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 7:03PM EDT until July 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Brunswick, VA; Lunenburg, VA; Mecklenburg, VA\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-12T19:03:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-12T19:03:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-12T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 703 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported high water crossing\nChristanna Hwy near the community college. Between 3 and 4 inches of\nrain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1\nhour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in\nthe warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin\nshortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Law enforcement reported.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nChase City, Kenbridge, Alberta, Dundas, Bacons Fork, Lafoon\nCorner, Gills Corner, Gary, Oral Oaks, Barrows Store, Danieltown,\nMeredithville, Wilburn, Prices Mill, Loves Mill, Cochran,\nWightman, Dolphin, Warfield and Fairview.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nPlease report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS\nWakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA."}