Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 28 at 7:27PM EDT until June 28 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. The heavy rain has
ended and little to no additional rain is expected. However, it will
take some time for standing water and areas flooding to diminish.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Department of Highways, doppler radar, and public
reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Richmond, Chester, Bensley, Bellwood, Chesterfield Court House,
Drewrys Bluff, Richmond Heights, Centralia and Varina.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: