Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 6:42PM EDT until July 5 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Hanover County in central Virginia...
Northwestern Henrico County in central Virginia...
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in
30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Tuckahoe, Hanover, Glen Allen,
Laurel, Lakeside, East Highland Park, Longdale, Hanover Airport,
Solomons Store, Elmont, Atlee, Ashcake, Chamberlayne, Greendale,
Dumbarton and Short Pump.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: