Prince Edward roadways closed due to Wednesday’s floods

Jul 11, 2025 - 00:25

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Prince Edward roadways closed due to Wednesday’s floods

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Several Prince Edward County roadways remain closed on Thursday following heavy flooding throughout the area Wednesday evening.

Severe storms poured significant amounts of rain across Central Virginia the evening of Wednesday, July 9, creating a substantial flood risk.

Prince Edward was hit especially hard, with several inches of rain accumulating in parts of the county. 8News viewers shared photos of flooded parking lots, washed-out backyards and soaked roadways.

Flooding in a Longwood College parking lot in Prince Edward County on July 9. (Photo: Janet McKay)

Flooding in Prince Edward County on July 9. (Photo: Hannah Smith)

Flooding in a Longwood College parking lot in Prince Edward County on July 9. (Photo: Janet McKay)

Flooding in Prince Edward County on July 9. (Photo: Hannah Smith)

On Thursday, July 10, local officials advised that multiple roads are still closed due to this flooding.

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As of Thursday morning, Poorhouse Road is closed due to flooding, per county officials. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is working to get the road back open.

Poorhouse Road in Prince Edward County on July 10 following July 9 flooding. (Photo: Prince Edward County Government)

"Please adhere to the road closed signs and give them space to make the roadway safe for passage," county officials said.

As of midday Thursday, the following roads in the Farmville area are closed because their culverts were damaged by floodwaters:

Blanton Street, from South Virginia Street to Vernon Street
Winston Street, from South Virginia Street to Vernon Street
Hurd Street, from Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue

"For safety reasons, DO NOT cross or go around the barriers," town officials said.

If you ever come across a flooded roadway, remember: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Never drive into floodwaters, no matter how shallow they may appear.

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Central Virginia is expected to see severe storms every evening until Monday, July 14, according to StormTracker8 Chief Meteorologist Matt DiNardo. All of these storms have a chance of causing floods.

For the most up-to-date weather alerts, click here or visit our StormTracker8 weather page.