PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Several Prince Edward County roads crossing the Appomattox River in the area are closed on Tuesday due to flooding. According to a post shared by the county on ...

New Kent County, one of Virginia’s oldest communities, was named for Kent, England. According to the county, the history of New Kent dates back to 1607, when Captain John Smith visited the area.

Heavy rainfall on a Prince Edward County roadway on July 9. (Video: Katie) On the whole, Prince Edward residents can expect to see between two to six inches of rain throughout the night, per DiNardo.

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Parts of Prince Edward County have flooded due to heavy rainfall Wednesday evening, washing out backyards and turning roadways into rivers.