Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 2:43PM EDT until July 12 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Virginia, including the following
counties and independent city, Chesterfield, City of Richmond,
Hanover and Henrico.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Highland Springs,
Virginia Union University, Downtown Richmond, Mechanicsville,
University Of Richmond, Bon Air, Tuckahoe, East Highland
Park, Bensley, Bellwood, Lakeside, Montrose, Richmond
Heights, Varina, Richmond International, Fair Oaks, Drewrys
Bluff and Sandston.
- 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; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov