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Flash Flood Warning Extended for Norfolk Area Through 9 p.m. Saturday

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for parts of southeastern Virginia, now in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 22, 2026, 8:25 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 22, 2026, 8:09 p.m. ETWritten Aug 22, 2026, 8:40 p.m. ET
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The has extended a for Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Accomack County until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, according to wtkr.com. The now runs longer than initially issued. , wtkr.com reported. The cites heavy rainfall producing flash flooding in urban areas, streets, highways, and underpasses, including locations with poor drainage. Drivers are reminded to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Even shallow, moving water can be dangerous and can conceal hazards beneath the surface, according to wtkr.com.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 22, 2026, 8:35 p.m. ET

    Flash Flood Warning Issued for Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Surrounding Areas Until 9 p.m. Saturday

    The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Accomack County, effective until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, according to wtkr.com.

    Heavy rainfall was producing flash flooding in urban areas, streets, highways, and underpasses, including locations with poor drainage. Heavy rain caused flooding on a number of streets across Norfolk Saturday evening, wtkr.com reported.

    Drivers are reminded to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Even shallow, moving water can be dangerous and can conceal hazards beneath the surface, according to the warning.

  2. Aug 22, 2026, 8:31 p.m. ET

    Flash Flood Warning for Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth Until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22

    The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Accomack County, in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, according to wtkr.com. The warning says heavy rainfall is producing flash flooding in urban areas, streets, highways and underpasses, including locations with poor drainage.

    Heavy rain caused flooding on a number of streets across Norfolk Saturday evening, wtkr.com reported. Drivers are reminded to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways; even shallow, moving water can be dangerous and can conceal hazards beneath the surface.

  3. Aug 22, 2026, 8:25 p.m. ETFirst report

    Flash Flood Warning for Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth Until 9 p.m. Saturday

    A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026, for Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Accomack County, according to the National Weather Service as reported by wtkr.com.

    Heavy rainfall was producing flash flooding in urban areas, streets, highways, and underpasses, including locations with poor drainage. Heavy rain caused flooding on a number of streets across Norfolk Saturday evening, wtkr.com reported.

    Drivers are reminded to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Even shallow, moving water can be dangerous and can conceal hazards beneath the surface, according to the report.

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