Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 7:31PM EDT until July 6 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
counties, Goochland and Powhatan.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Powhatan, Jefferson, Michaux, Maidens, Crozier, Rock Castle,
Provost, Three Square and Lake Powhatan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Goochland, VA; Powhatan, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: