Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 7:33PM EDT until July 26 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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, Downtown Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University,
Bensley, Bellwood, Richmond Heights, Drewrys Bluff and Montrose.
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: