Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 12:37PM EDT until July 12 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
counties, Chesterfield and Henrico.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1236 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
heavy showers. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Richmond, Bellwood, Bensley, Drewrys Bluff and Varina.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov