Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 8:41PM EDT until August 16 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Chesterfield County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia...
South Central Hanover County in central Virginia...
Northwestern Henrico County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Powhatan County in central Virginia...
The City of Richmond in central Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 841 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
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, Ashland, University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon
Air, Tuckahoe, Virginia Union University, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Hanover, Lakeside,
Laurel, Glen Allen, East Highland Park, Bensley, Wyndham, Roslyn
Hills and Dumbarton.
- 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; Goochland, VA; Hanover, VA; Henrico, VA; Powhatan, VA; City of Richmond, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov