Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:01PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 601 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported Flash Flooding
occuring near the intersection of Hungary Road and Springfield Road.
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters 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, Ashland, Tuckahoe, Virginia Union University, University
Of Richmond, Randolph Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Mechanicsville, Highland
Springs, Hanover, Laurel, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Wyndham, East
Highland Park, Manakin, Sabot and Greendale.
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:
Goochland, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: