Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 7:33PM EDT until July 22 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia, including
the following county and independent cities, in central Virginia,
Chesterfield and City of Colonial Heights. In south central
Virginia, City of Hopewell.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen since 645
PM.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area through 815 PM.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Chester, Virginia
State University, Fort Lee, Ettrick, Matoaca, Bellwood and
Meadowville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, VA; City of Colonial Heights, VA; City of Hopewell, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: